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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 9 MIN

Your First Line of Defense Against Diabetes: Your Primary Care Doctor

from Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health · host Novant Health

Diabetes is one of the most common — and sometimes preventable — chronic diseases in the U.S. In this episode, primary care physician Dr. Carrie Alexander explains how regular checkups and early screening can detect diabetes before symptoms even appear, and why staying connected to a primary care provider is essential for long-term health. Learn the simple steps that can protect your heart, kidneys, vision and quality of life.  Learn more about Carrie Alexander, MD  

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