Bypass Surgery, A Band-Aid Solution To A Major Problem – Is There An Alternative?
Bypass Surgery, A Band-Aid Solution To A Major Problem – Is There An Alternative?
Bypass surgery is the most frequently performed major surgery in the United States with about five hundred thousand operations per year. The cost of such a procedure is roughly fifty thousand dollars, so Americans spend twenty five billion dollars per year on this band-aid solution.
It is not an exaggeration to say that America has a heart disease epidemic on it’s hands. Heart disease is caused by the build up of cholesterol in the arteries. When this buildup hardens it is called plaque. Plaque buildup narrows …
Tips to Keep Diabetes From Happening to You
Tips to Keep Diabetes From Happening to You
There are a few main contributors either directly or indirectly in respect to causes of diabetes including heredity, diet, obesity, stress, and lifestyle.
Heredity
Heredity is a key factor in which it can be inherited though intergenerational processes. However, the pattern of inheritance is not fully understood. Statistic indicates a family history of the disease have a higher risk of developing diabetes than those without.
Diet
Diabetes has been linked in cause by systematic overeating. Consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates has proven to be harmful as well as but proteins and …
Five Foods That May Raise Your Level of Cholesterol
Five Foods That May Raise Your Level of Cholesterol
Cholesterol is described as the different types of fat cells that are present in the body. There are three types of cholesterol, the good cholesterol, the bad cholesterol and the triglycerides. Though some criticize Cholesterol as being too bad for the body, the right kind of cholesterol in the body is a good thing. Here are five foods that may raise your level of cholesterol, both good cholesterol as well as bad cholesterol.
Eggs:
Eggs are the best bet for increase in proteins and cholesterol. Many doctors say that one egg …
Are You At Risk Of Developing Hypertension?
Are You At Risk Of Developing Hypertension?
How do you know if you are at risk of developing hypertension? The most reliable way is to have your blood pressure checked by a professional. The results of this test will be a set of two numbers, written as ratio like: “110/90 mm Hg” or something like that.
In this ratio, the first or “systolic” number (which will also be the greater of the two numbers) indicates the maximum pressure present in the arteries when the heart muscle contracts. The second, or “diastolic” number (it is always the lower the of the …
The 3 Issues You Need to Learn About Diabetes Testing
The 3 Issues You Need to Learn About Diabetes Testing
Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG)
Since the name suggests, this kind of testing requires a person to “fast” for a minimum duration of 8 hours. During the fasting period someone is able to stay hydrated, but no other beverages are permissible. The process on its own is straightforward.
Your doctor will draw an example of blood from your patient after the fasting period and test the glucose levels in the blood. If the blood sugar level is 126 mg/dl (milligrams per decilitre) or more, then a patient is retested. And …
Skincare Products In Essential Diabetes Supplies and Tips for Healthy Skin
Skincare Products In Essential Diabetes Supplies and Tips for Healthy Skin
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For any person with diabetes an often overlooked yet critical area of focus in the diabetes treatment plan is with skincare because high and fluctuating blood glucose levels result in a loss of fluid in the body. This starving of fluid, especially in the extremities, leads to dryness; which then leads to the risk of infection should germs get through cracks in the skin. Skin care products are essential diabetes supplies and good skincare habits an integral part of the diabetic treatment plan.
First and foremost, diet directly relates …
Go to Sleep: Your Health Depends On It
Go to Sleep: Your Health Depends On It
The nightly refrain from parents around the globe, “go to sleep” is packed with more urgency than ever. Sleep is being recognized as an essential aspect of chronic disease prevention and our kids are especially vulnerable and need to get a good night’s sleep for their future health and well-being.
Top 6 Reasons To Go To Sleep:
1. Maintaining your weight – Getting a good night’s sleep can help you maintain your optimal weight.. Studies indicate that individuals who receive less sleep consume more calories and expend less energy. Insufficient sleep can …
Type 2 Diabetes – Infections From The Use Of An External Pump
Type 2 Diabetes – Infections From The Use Of An External Pump
Insulin pumps are the latest technology to deliver insulin to diabetics in a convenient and simple manner. While they are considered by many to be easier to keep up with versus injections and it’s related equipment, there are a few drawbacks. One of the most common concerns is infections. But just how common, and how dangerous are these infections?
Before we talk about infection, let’s discuss what insulin pumps actually do. These are small units about the size of a pocket calculator people with diabetes can use to …
How to Know the Doctors You Need for Type 1 Diabetes
How to Know the Doctors You Need for Type 1 Diabetes
In the case you found out you have type 1 diabetes or ‘T1DM’ (Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus), you should quickly look out for other doctors. This is because when you have the said disease, your eyes, nerves and kidney could be at risk altogether.
It is most likely that you will see your pediatrician first. Then he or she will refer you to a specialist.
Main physician
This is the pediatrician who will be responsible for taking care of your daily problems. This includes colds, fevers, rashes or even …
Type 2 Diabetes – Making the Diagnosis
Type 2 Diabetes – Making the Diagnosis
According to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 6 million people in the United States have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes but don’t know it yet! This is because the signs and symptoms of this insidious disease are often subtle in onset, slow in development and sporadic in appearance. As such, it is often called the “silent” killer.
When you experience any two of the following symptoms coupled with high-risk factors like family history, race and age, you are well advised to hightail it your health care provider so he can …