Diabetes, an illness that causes the body to produce too much sugar (glucose), can wreak havoc on a person's health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations." In fact, it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. Most people know someone with type 2 diabetes, so the disease is familiar, but what may not be apparent - there are steps one can take to keep diabetes at bay.
Diabetes Hits Home
My grandmother suffered from diabetes. The illness took
Living with Alzheimer’s: Prolonging Memories
by Joe Lawrence November 11th, 2012 | Aging Well, Health Observance
Imagine hearing that you have Alzheimer's. The fear of losing memories, the fear of forgetting those around you, and the fear of losing the ability to do everyday things you have come to enjoy. There are a few things that can be done to prolong these precious moments.
The one thing that people fear losing the most (after a love one, of course) is the family photos. This is because they are the precious memories of children eating birthday cake or wedding photos or even that loved one whom meant the world to you. If you think about what is
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The one thing that people fear losing the most (after a love one, of course) is the family photos. This is because they are the precious memories of children eating birthday cake or wedding photos or even that loved one whom meant the world to you. If you think about what is
Carrot Juice and Eyesight
by Dean Heller MD November 9th, 2012 | Ask the Doctor
This may sound like a stupid question - I love carrot juice, and I was wondering if it really helps you have good vision?
It is not a stupid question, and there is some truth to the fact that carrots help your eyes. It will not change your vision if you have some other reason for your vision to be bad; however, some of the vitamins and nutrients in carrots contain pigments that help on the outside of your eye, as well as on the inside part of the retina. Carrots may also help to decrease the risk of macular
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It is not a stupid question, and there is some truth to the fact that carrots help your eyes. It will not change your vision if you have some other reason for your vision to be bad; however, some of the vitamins and nutrients in carrots contain pigments that help on the outside of your eye, as well as on the inside part of the retina. Carrots may also help to decrease the risk of macular
Diabetes and Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP November 8th, 2012 | Pediatrician on Call
My 4 year old son has been toilet trained for he last 12 months and has been dry at night for at least the last 6 months. Over the past 2 weeks, he has been wetting the bed and having accidents. Should I be concerned?
Fitting question for November since it is National Diabetes month. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Type1 DM) or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus was once known as Juvenile Diabetes since it most frequently occurred in children. It received its name, mellitus, from the Greek word for honey.
Type 1 DM occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that
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Fitting question for November since it is National Diabetes month. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (Type1 DM) or Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus was once known as Juvenile Diabetes since it most frequently occurred in children. It received its name, mellitus, from the Greek word for honey.
Type 1 DM occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that
Chemicals and Reproductive Issues
by Jessica B. November 4th, 2012 | Women's Health
Women’s fertility declines greatly after the age of 35, but decreased fertility begins already at the age of 30 and now some scientists and doctors are afraid that exposure to chemicals may be speeding up the process. In an opinion piece published in the Fertility and Sterility Journal, by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, experts called for increased research in chemicals and environmental contaminants on pregnancy and fertility. The experts also want more consumer information about risks.
Every year there are thousands of chemicals introduced on the commercial market, and the
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Every year there are thousands of chemicals introduced on the commercial market, and the