Dr. Mike’s Blog

Patients without diabetes are increasingly wearing CGMs for wellness — and getting alarmed by normal post-meal spikes. Here's what typical glucose patterns actually look like, and what current evidence says about using CGM without a diabetes diagnosis.

More testing may feel reassuring, but unnecessary labs and scans can create confusion, false positives, and anxiety. This article explains why evidence‑based, purposeful testing—paired with shared decision‑making—leads to better care than ordering every possible test “just in case.”

Alcohol—even at modest levels—can harm the heart, increasing risks of arrhythmias, heart failure, stroke, and coronary disease. Research shows no truly “healthy” amount, and abstinence offers the best chance for recovery from alcohol‑related heart damage. This article breaks down the science, myths, and real cardiovascular impact of drinking.

A thorough look at how modern medical mistrust has evolved—shaped by social media, rushed clinic visits designed around profit, and ties between physicians and industry. This feature unpacks the biology of vascular disease and the medicines used to treat it, including statins, while examining how financial incentives and fragmented care continue to erode patient confidence.

Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease, often appearing years before heart symptoms develop. Because the same vascular issues affect both the penile and heart arteries, ED offers a critical opportunity for early detection and prevention. Addressing ED with your clinician may help protect not only sexual health but long‑term heart health.

Heart attack patterns differ for women and men. Learn how plaque biology, smaller arteries, and menopause shift women’s heart disease risks and outcomes.