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Patricia Roy

Family Practitioner

Dr. Patricia Roy is a top Family Practitioner in Muskegon, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Patricia Roy is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Patricia Roy is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Patricia Roy is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Muskegon, MI, Dr. Patricia Roy is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
44 years Experience
Patricia Roy
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

What is the normal range for blood sugar?

Normal blood sugar depends on may factors, like age, time of day, and whether you have eaten. Depending on the age of your daughter, as low as 40 can be acceptable, as a newborn, READ MORE
Normal blood sugar depends on may factors, like age, time of day, and whether you have eaten. Depending on the age of your daughter, as low as 40 can be acceptable, as a newborn, for a short time, and as high as 140. But if your daughter is school age, and overweight, she is at high risk for diabetes, and I suspect that is the reason your doctor wants to check. If that
is the case, any blood sugar at any time of day, above 140 is a concern, and a fasting sugar, taken in the morning with nothing to eat since midnight, should always be less than 100.

How much salt is too much salt?

Most Americans eat too much salt, because sodium is in pretty much every processed food product. Most people should limit their sodium intake to less than 3000 mg per day, and READ MORE
Most Americans eat too much salt, because sodium is in pretty much every processed food product. Most people should limit their sodium intake to less than 3000 mg per day, and 2500 is better. For high blood pressure, and some heart disease, it is restricted even more. Good for you for wanting to get healthier...good luck!