Diabetes type 1 is a metabolism disorder where the body does not produce insulin which is important to convert sugar into energy needed in our daily life. What happen is the immune system which is suppose to fight bacteria and foreign viruses started attacking beta cells which is the primary source of insulin for some [...]
Diabetic neuropathy, the condition of ongoing loss of sensation in the feet, the hands, and other parts of the sensory nervous system, is a particular challenge to the medical profession. From their earliest training, doctors learn how to diagnose and develop treatment plans on the basis of pain as a system. In diabetic neuropathy, however, [...]
One of the most important things when it comes to diabetes management is to watch your diet. Having a specific diet is necessary to help maintain the blood glucose level and ensure that they are under control. Contrary to what many believe, there is nothing special or expensive about a diabetic diet. It comprises mainly [...]
Unfortunately, not all providers carry larger cuffs. Sometimes, clinics try to cut costs by not ordering larger cuffs, and cover by telling women that the large cuffs are “out for repair,” “broken,” or “lost.” Other times, larger cuffs are available but medical personnel do not want to go to the trouble of finding them. You [...]
One of the most difficult issues is knowing what size cuff to use. There are several different adult-sized cuffs and none of the sizes are standardized. If you go to one office, you may need a “large” cuff, but if you go to another office you may need a “thigh” cuff with the same arm. [...]
As noted, it is extremely important to make sure your health provider uses the correct size of blood pressure cuff for you. Using a regular cuff on a fat person has been found to artificially inflate blood pressure significantly. If they do not use the correct-sized cuff on you, they will be basing your medical diagnosis [...]
AHA Recommendation health professionals know the importance of proper pacing during exercise. To receive the benefits of physical activity, it’s important not to tire too quickly. Pacing yourself is especially important if you’ve been inactive. Target heart rates let you measure your initial fitness level and monitor your progress in a fitness program. This approach [...]
HCV is spread (transmitted) most efficiently through inadvertent exposure to infected blood. The most common route of transmission is needles shared among users of illicit drugs. Accidental needle-sticks in healthcare workers also have transmitted the virus. The average risk of getting HCV from a stick with a contaminated needle is 1.8% (range 0% to 10%). [...]
The presence of HCV in the liver triggers the human immune system, which leads to inflammation. Over time (usually decades), prolonged inflammation may cause scarring. Extensive scarring in the liver is calledcirrhosis. When the liver becomes cirrhotic, the liver fails to perform its normal functions, (liver failure), and this leads to serious complications and even [...]
What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is difficult for the human immune system to eliminate the virus from the body, and infection with HCV usually becomes chronic. Over decades, chronic infection with HCV damages the liver and can cause liver failure in [...]
