Posts by Immediate Medical Care

Are you concerned about your sexual health? Wondering if you should get an STD test? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll answer your questions and provide valuable insights into STD testing. Let’s start by understanding the basics. What are sexually transmitted diseases or STDs? STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are infections that can be transferred from…

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition that causes your blood sugar to rise to dangerous levels. More than 133 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies diabetes as one of the 4 main non-communicable diseases; the others include cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic respiratory disease. Diabetes accounts for…

Whether you’ve experienced a nasty cut, a deep gash, or a laceration, stitches are often the solution to ensure proper wound closure and promote healing.  In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about stitches, from their importance to the process of getting them in an urgent care setting. So, let’s dive…

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects 95% of Americans with diabetes. It typically develops in adults aged 45 and above. But currently, an increasing number of teens and children have also been developing the condition.  Fortunately, it is possible to prevent type 2 diabetes by adopting healthy habits and making lifestyle changes.…