Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
Obesity Surgery Improves Health
Most patients are very satisfied with the results of their gastric bypass operation. Overwhelmingly, patients find that they lose 50 to 90 percent of their… Continue Reading
Being Overweight Puts You at Risk For Diabetes
Did you know that nearly nine out of 10 people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight? If you are overweight, losing some weight… Continue Reading
Can Diabetes Be Prevented?
A number of studies have shown that regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes also appears… Continue Reading
Can Vitamins Help With Heart Disease?
What can lower my risk of heart disease? Exercise regularly. Dont smoke or chew tobacco. Eat a diet low in fats and salt. Eat lots… Continue Reading
Heart Disease and Oral Health
Heart disease will claim half a million lives this year. Most adults know heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, however a consumer… Continue Reading
The Overall Effects of Diabetes
Disability has a profound effect on an affected individual. But, the effects of disability are even greater when you consider the entire general population. Disability… Continue Reading
Diabetes At Greater Risk of Infections and Oral Diseases
If you have diabetes, youre at a greater risk of suffering from oral infections and diseases, including periodontal disease. Why are diabetics at higher risk?… Continue Reading
Medicine To Lower Cholesterol
Why did my doctor prescribe cholesterol-lowering medicine for me? Lowering your bad cholesterol (also called LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) can reduce your risk of having… Continue Reading
The Choice Is Yours
Most of us have heard of Terri Schiavo. Terri had a heart problem and slipped into a coma in Florida in her 20s. Terri had… Continue Reading
Diabetes and Foot Health – Part 1 Medicare/Medicaid Diabetic Shoe Program
The Relationship Between Diabetes and Foot Problems Many people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of decreased circulation and nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). These… Continue Reading
