Dr. V.
@drvcares.bsky.social
Internal Medicine MD | Chronic disease management | Longevity | Weight Loss | Primary care | Book appointment
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1 in 3 US adults has prediabetes, and most don't know it. This isn't just a future risk; it's the reason for today's energy slumps, brain fog, and cravings. Knowing your A1C number is the first step to taking back control. Don't wait for symptoms.
#prediabetes #preventivecare #healthscreening
#prediabetes #preventivecare #healthscreening
February 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
1 in 3 US adults has prediabetes, and most don't know it. This isn't just a future risk; it's the reason for today's energy slumps, brain fog, and cravings. Knowing your A1C number is the first step to taking back control. Don't wait for symptoms.
#prediabetes #preventivecare #healthscreening
#prediabetes #preventivecare #healthscreening
Fact Check: Not all injectable meds need to be refrigerated. Some are stored at room temp once in use. The pharmacy label is your source of truth—always read it carefully to ensure your medication is effective and safe. #HealthLiteracy #InjectableTherapy
#HealthLiteracy #InjectableTherapy
#HealthLiteracy #InjectableTherapy
February 16, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Fact Check: Not all injectable meds need to be refrigerated. Some are stored at room temp once in use. The pharmacy label is your source of truth—always read it carefully to ensure your medication is effective and safe. #HealthLiteracy #InjectableTherapy
#HealthLiteracy #InjectableTherapy
#HealthLiteracy #InjectableTherapy
Your desk job doesn't have to shorten your healthspan. Reframe your mindset:
Old: 'I'm too busy for a break.'
New: 'A 5-minute movement break is essential for my focus and longevity.'
Small, consistent actions at work have a massive long-term impact.
#Healthspan #WorkplaceHealth
Old: 'I'm too busy for a break.'
New: 'A 5-minute movement break is essential for my focus and longevity.'
Small, consistent actions at work have a massive long-term impact.
#Healthspan #WorkplaceHealth
February 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Your desk job doesn't have to shorten your healthspan. Reframe your mindset:
Old: 'I'm too busy for a break.'
New: 'A 5-minute movement break is essential for my focus and longevity.'
Small, consistent actions at work have a massive long-term impact.
#Healthspan #WorkplaceHealth
Old: 'I'm too busy for a break.'
New: 'A 5-minute movement break is essential for my focus and longevity.'
Small, consistent actions at work have a massive long-term impact.
#Healthspan #WorkplaceHealth
Adult Vaccine Myth vs. Fact:
❌ Myth: I'm healthy, I don't need shots.
✅ Fact: Immunity wanes. Tdap booster needed every 10 years. Shingles vaccine is crucial for 50+. Pneumonia for 65+.
Don't skip these. It's fundamental preventive care.
#PreventiveMedicine #AdultVaccines #MedEd
❌ Myth: I'm healthy, I don't need shots.
✅ Fact: Immunity wanes. Tdap booster needed every 10 years. Shingles vaccine is crucial for 50+. Pneumonia for 65+.
Don't skip these. It's fundamental preventive care.
#PreventiveMedicine #AdultVaccines #MedEd
February 14, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Adult Vaccine Myth vs. Fact:
❌ Myth: I'm healthy, I don't need shots.
✅ Fact: Immunity wanes. Tdap booster needed every 10 years. Shingles vaccine is crucial for 50+. Pneumonia for 65+.
Don't skip these. It's fundamental preventive care.
#PreventiveMedicine #AdultVaccines #MedEd
❌ Myth: I'm healthy, I don't need shots.
✅ Fact: Immunity wanes. Tdap booster needed every 10 years. Shingles vaccine is crucial for 50+. Pneumonia for 65+.
Don't skip these. It's fundamental preventive care.
#PreventiveMedicine #AdultVaccines #MedEd
A weight loss plateau isn't failure; it's metabolic adaptation. Your body gets efficient. The solution isn't always more restriction. Consider a strategic increase in protein, changing your workout modality, or prioritizing sleep. Long-term health is the real goal.
February 14, 2026 at 1:29 PM
A weight loss plateau isn't failure; it's metabolic adaptation. Your body gets efficient. The solution isn't always more restriction. Consider a strategic increase in protein, changing your workout modality, or prioritizing sleep. Long-term health is the real goal.
GLP-1s aren't magic. They're hormone mimics that support lifestyle changes for weight management and diabetes—they don't replace diet and exercise.
Discussing side effects and realistic goals with your doctor is non-negotiable before starting.
#GLP1 #PreventiveCare #MedEd
Discussing side effects and realistic goals with your doctor is non-negotiable before starting.
#GLP1 #PreventiveCare #MedEd
February 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
GLP-1s aren't magic. They're hormone mimics that support lifestyle changes for weight management and diabetes—they don't replace diet and exercise.
Discussing side effects and realistic goals with your doctor is non-negotiable before starting.
#GLP1 #PreventiveCare #MedEd
Discussing side effects and realistic goals with your doctor is non-negotiable before starting.
#GLP1 #PreventiveCare #MedEd
Direct health tip: Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of certain statins and blood pressure meds. St. John's Wort can make birth control less effective. Always tell your doctor about every supplement and food you regularly consume. It's a critical safety check.
February 12, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Direct health tip: Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of certain statins and blood pressure meds. St. John's Wort can make birth control less effective. Always tell your doctor about every supplement and food you regularly consume. It's a critical safety check.
Poor sleep is expensive. The U.S. loses over $411B annually in productivity from it. Untreated conditions like sleep apnea can also add thousands to your personal medical bills.
An evaluation isn't a cost—it's an investment in your physical and financial health.
An evaluation isn't a cost—it's an investment in your physical and financial health.
February 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Poor sleep is expensive. The U.S. loses over $411B annually in productivity from it. Untreated conditions like sleep apnea can also add thousands to your personal medical bills.
An evaluation isn't a cost—it's an investment in your physical and financial health.
An evaluation isn't a cost—it's an investment in your physical and financial health.
Stop trying to overhaul your entire life in January. It rarely works.
Instead, stack small wins that are too easy to skip:
1) Hydrate before coffee.
2) 10-min walk at lunch.
3) Swap one sugary snack for protein.
Consistency with small habits beats short-term intensity every time.
Instead, stack small wins that are too easy to skip:
1) Hydrate before coffee.
2) 10-min walk at lunch.
3) Swap one sugary snack for protein.
Consistency with small habits beats short-term intensity every time.
February 9, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Stop trying to overhaul your entire life in January. It rarely works.
Instead, stack small wins that are too easy to skip:
1) Hydrate before coffee.
2) 10-min walk at lunch.
3) Swap one sugary snack for protein.
Consistency with small habits beats short-term intensity every time.
Instead, stack small wins that are too easy to skip:
1) Hydrate before coffee.
2) 10-min walk at lunch.
3) Swap one sugary snack for protein.
Consistency with small habits beats short-term intensity every time.
A doctor's quick guide to gut supplements: YES to specific probiotics for targeted issues (e.g., post-antibiotics) and psyllium fiber for regularity. BE SKEPTICAL of collagen for gut repair—the evidence is weak. Focus on what's proven. #GutHealth #EvidenceBased
#GutHealth #EvidenceBased
#GutHealth #EvidenceBased
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
A doctor's quick guide to gut supplements: YES to specific probiotics for targeted issues (e.g., post-antibiotics) and psyllium fiber for regularity. BE SKEPTICAL of collagen for gut repair—the evidence is weak. Focus on what's proven. #GutHealth #EvidenceBased
#GutHealth #EvidenceBased
#GutHealth #EvidenceBased
Waking up in the middle of the night? Stop blaming the midnight snack. The real culprit is likely an unstable blood sugar level caused by a lack of protein and fiber in your daytime meals. A well-fed day leads to a well-rested night. #sleepscience #nutrition
#sleepscience #nutritiontips
#sleepscience #nutritiontips
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Waking up in the middle of the night? Stop blaming the midnight snack. The real culprit is likely an unstable blood sugar level caused by a lack of protein and fiber in your daytime meals. A well-fed day leads to a well-rested night. #sleepscience #nutrition
#sleepscience #nutritiontips
#sleepscience #nutritiontips
If you're managing multiple health issues, stop trying to do everything. The latest clinical approach is to find the ONE lifestyle change that gives you the biggest return. A 15-minute walk can impact blood sugar, blood pressure, and mental health simultaneously. Efficiency is key.
February 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
If you're managing multiple health issues, stop trying to do everything. The latest clinical approach is to find the ONE lifestyle change that gives you the biggest return. A 15-minute walk can impact blood sugar, blood pressure, and mental health simultaneously. Efficiency is key.
Quick Health Tip: St. John's Wort, often taken for mood, can speed up the breakdown of many crucial drugs (like birth control or heart medication), making them less effective. 'Natural' doesn't mean 'no interactions.' Always tell your doctor about supplements.
February 6, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Quick Health Tip: St. John's Wort, often taken for mood, can speed up the breakdown of many crucial drugs (like birth control or heart medication), making them less effective. 'Natural' doesn't mean 'no interactions.' Always tell your doctor about supplements.
The most effective way to support a loved one's bone health isn't by policing their diet. It's by partnering in the kitchen.
Instead of: "You need more calcium."
Try: "I found a great salmon recipe with leafy greens, want to make it together this week?"
Empowerment > enforcement.
Instead of: "You need more calcium."
Try: "I found a great salmon recipe with leafy greens, want to make it together this week?"
Empowerment > enforcement.
February 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The most effective way to support a loved one's bone health isn't by policing their diet. It's by partnering in the kitchen.
Instead of: "You need more calcium."
Try: "I found a great salmon recipe with leafy greens, want to make it together this week?"
Empowerment > enforcement.
Instead of: "You need more calcium."
Try: "I found a great salmon recipe with leafy greens, want to make it together this week?"
Empowerment > enforcement.
Your New Year's diet is a conversation between two hormones: Ghrelin (the hunger signal) and Leptin (the fullness signal). Poor sleep and high stress disrupt this, making you feel hungrier. Prioritizing rest is a non-negotiable for appetite regulation.
#Metabolism #Endocrinology #PreventiveCare
#Metabolism #Endocrinology #PreventiveCare
January 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Your New Year's diet is a conversation between two hormones: Ghrelin (the hunger signal) and Leptin (the fullness signal). Poor sleep and high stress disrupt this, making you feel hungrier. Prioritizing rest is a non-negotiable for appetite regulation.
#Metabolism #Endocrinology #PreventiveCare
#Metabolism #Endocrinology #PreventiveCare
That post-holiday sluggishness could be your body signaling silent inflammation. Winter habits—more sugar, less movement—are common triggers. A key countermove: load up on omega-3s from sources like salmon and walnuts to help calm the inflammatory response.
January 26, 2026 at 2:25 PM
That post-holiday sluggishness could be your body signaling silent inflammation. Winter habits—more sugar, less movement—are common triggers. A key countermove: load up on omega-3s from sources like salmon and walnuts to help calm the inflammatory response.
Proactive vs. Reactive Medication Use:
Reactive: Take pill until it's gone.
Proactive: Ask your doctor 'why this dose?' and 'why this time?'
This simple shift turns treatment into prevention. Understanding your 'why' is the first step to true wellness. Don't be a passive patient.
Reactive: Take pill until it's gone.
Proactive: Ask your doctor 'why this dose?' and 'why this time?'
This simple shift turns treatment into prevention. Understanding your 'why' is the first step to true wellness. Don't be a passive patient.
January 25, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Proactive vs. Reactive Medication Use:
Reactive: Take pill until it's gone.
Proactive: Ask your doctor 'why this dose?' and 'why this time?'
This simple shift turns treatment into prevention. Understanding your 'why' is the first step to true wellness. Don't be a passive patient.
Reactive: Take pill until it's gone.
Proactive: Ask your doctor 'why this dose?' and 'why this time?'
This simple shift turns treatment into prevention. Understanding your 'why' is the first step to true wellness. Don't be a passive patient.
MYTH: You only need a doctor when you're sick.
FACT: Your annual check-up is the single most important proactive step for your long-term health. It establishes a baseline and catches issues early.
Don't wait for symptoms to appear. #PreventiveMedicine #HealthScreenings
FACT: Your annual check-up is the single most important proactive step for your long-term health. It establishes a baseline and catches issues early.
Don't wait for symptoms to appear. #PreventiveMedicine #HealthScreenings
January 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM
MYTH: You only need a doctor when you're sick.
FACT: Your annual check-up is the single most important proactive step for your long-term health. It establishes a baseline and catches issues early.
Don't wait for symptoms to appear. #PreventiveMedicine #HealthScreenings
FACT: Your annual check-up is the single most important proactive step for your long-term health. It establishes a baseline and catches issues early.
Don't wait for symptoms to appear. #PreventiveMedicine #HealthScreenings
Stop chasing miracle 'cures' for autoimmune conditions. They don't exist.
Effective management is a long-term strategy built with your doctor. Focus on proven methods: reducing inflammation, managing stress, and making sustainable lifestyle changes. That's where you'll find real improvement.
Effective management is a long-term strategy built with your doctor. Focus on proven methods: reducing inflammation, managing stress, and making sustainable lifestyle changes. That's where you'll find real improvement.
January 23, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Stop chasing miracle 'cures' for autoimmune conditions. They don't exist.
Effective management is a long-term strategy built with your doctor. Focus on proven methods: reducing inflammation, managing stress, and making sustainable lifestyle changes. That's where you'll find real improvement.
Effective management is a long-term strategy built with your doctor. Focus on proven methods: reducing inflammation, managing stress, and making sustainable lifestyle changes. That's where you'll find real improvement.
GLP-1 Update: The new oral Wegovy pill shows 16.6% weight loss, just shy of the 17.4% from injections. The trade-off? Pills demand a precise daily routine (empty stomach, 30-min wait), while injections are weekly. It's a choice between daily diligence and weekly pokes.
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
GLP-1 Update: The new oral Wegovy pill shows 16.6% weight loss, just shy of the 17.4% from injections. The trade-off? Pills demand a precise daily routine (empty stomach, 30-min wait), while injections are weekly. It's a choice between daily diligence and weekly pokes.
Don't dismiss persistent constipation, especially if it's new. It can be a side effect from medications (even GLP-1s) or a sign of something else. Red flags = severe pain, unexplained weight loss, or blood. That's your cue to call your doctor.
#InternalMedicine #DigestiveHealth
#InternalMedicine #DigestiveHealth
January 22, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Don't dismiss persistent constipation, especially if it's new. It can be a side effect from medications (even GLP-1s) or a sign of something else. Red flags = severe pain, unexplained weight loss, or blood. That's your cue to call your doctor.
#InternalMedicine #DigestiveHealth
#InternalMedicine #DigestiveHealth
High lab costs shouldn't block your path to good health. A crucial tip: Ask your doctor's office for the 'cash-pay' price on your annual labs like a lipid panel or A1C. It can be surprisingly more affordable than your insurance co-pay. Be your own advocate. #HealthCosts #PreventiveHealth
January 20, 2026 at 5:34 PM
High lab costs shouldn't block your path to good health. A crucial tip: Ask your doctor's office for the 'cash-pay' price on your annual labs like a lipid panel or A1C. It can be surprisingly more affordable than your insurance co-pay. Be your own advocate. #HealthCosts #PreventiveHealth
Prediabetes is reversible. Don't let the diagnosis discourage you. It's a call to action. Focus on lifestyle: increase daily movement, prioritize whole foods over processed ones, and manage stress. These are the keys to prevention.
#metabolichealth #preventivemedicine
#metabolichealth #preventivemedicine
January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Prediabetes is reversible. Don't let the diagnosis discourage you. It's a call to action. Focus on lifestyle: increase daily movement, prioritize whole foods over processed ones, and manage stress. These are the keys to prevention.
#metabolichealth #preventivemedicine
#metabolichealth #preventivemedicine
On a GLP-1? Don't let muscle loss sabotage your long-term results. Up to 40% of weight lost can be muscle. The fix: prioritize resistance training (2-3x/week) and hit 0.7-1g protein/lb of ideal body weight daily. It's about fat loss, not just weight loss.
#MetabolicHealth #GLP1 #Sarcopenia
#MetabolicHealth #GLP1 #Sarcopenia
January 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
On a GLP-1? Don't let muscle loss sabotage your long-term results. Up to 40% of weight lost can be muscle. The fix: prioritize resistance training (2-3x/week) and hit 0.7-1g protein/lb of ideal body weight daily. It's about fat loss, not just weight loss.
#MetabolicHealth #GLP1 #Sarcopenia
#MetabolicHealth #GLP1 #Sarcopenia
Your respiratory health isn't static. In your 40s/50s, lung function begins a gradual, natural decline. This is the time to monitor for new environmental sensitivities and signs of sleep-disordered breathing (like snoring or fatigue) that you might have dismissed before.
January 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Your respiratory health isn't static. In your 40s/50s, lung function begins a gradual, natural decline. This is the time to monitor for new environmental sensitivities and signs of sleep-disordered breathing (like snoring or fatigue) that you might have dismissed before.