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August 17, 2018
Exposure to higher temperatures and humidity combined with inadequate amounts of fluids is the perfect storm for heat-related ailments. Those with diabetes are particularly at risk for blood sugar fluctuations, heat exhaustion or heat stroke in these high temperature months. Summer fun is still on the table but diabetics need […]
August 6, 2018
Overactive Bladder (OAD), a common condition experienced by millions of Americans, is the sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate. While medical and surgical treatments do exist, making changes in your everyday life can great improve symptoms and help provide relief. Limit Caffeine and Alcohol Caffeine and alcohol are both diuretics […]
July 30, 2018
Type 2 diabetes, also once known as adult-onset diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes blood sugar (also called blood glucose). It is also the most common type of diabetes. With type 2 diabetes, your body is either resistant to insulin (a hormone that regulates […]
July 24, 2018
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — also called enlarged prostate — is a condition that can commonly appear in men as they age. The urethra passes through the center of the prostate gland and the prostate is located beneath the bladder. When the prostate enlarges, it begins to block urine flow. […]
July 11, 2018
Testosterone is a hormone produced in the human body, in ovaries by women but primarily by men within the testicles. Testosterone affects a man’s appearance and is required for sexual development. It is also responsible for body mass, sperm production, and sex drive. According to our friends at MedicineNet, testosterone […]
