Health Conditions

People who have diabetes know how important it is to prevent high blood sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 13% of American adults live with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2), and 34.5% have prediabetes. Of the 13% of adults with diabetes, 90 to 95% have type 2, which is diabetes that develops due to poor nutrition and lifestyle … [Read more...] about How To Prevent High Blood Sugar

As we celebrate World Diabetes Day 2022, this November 14, we turn our attention to what matters - improved access to diabetes care and awareness. According to the 10th edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, 537 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, and this number is projected to increase to 643 million by 230.   Diabetes caused 6.7 million deaths in 2021, which is … [Read more...] about World Diabetes Day 2022: A Call To Action

Diabetes can affect many areas of your body, including your legs and feet. Unfortunately, diabetic foot ulcers are a common and unpleasant complication. However, taking a few precautions and keeping your blood sugar under control can help you avoid the foot and leg complications associated with diabetes.  What You Need to Know About Diabetic Foot Care  Diabetes can affect the … [Read more...] about How Compression Socks Help Diabetics

Breast Cancer Awareness Month falls in October each year, and its purpose is to raise awareness about the disease that kills over a half million people each year. Researchers are working to find the cause of breast cancer, as well as to improve knowledge about how to diagnose, treat, prevent, and cure it.   What Is Breast Cancer?  Breast cancer is a disease that develops when … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate cancer is the most prominent cancer among men. According to the statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated tally of 268,490 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022.   While it is true that prostate cancer is a significant health condition, many of its patients go into remission. The 5-year and 10-year … [Read more...] about Prostate Removal: Things You Need To Know About Incontinence