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Terms commonly used with Diabetes The following list is the more commonly used diabetes-related terms and their definitions. These words are listed in alphabetical order and are many of the words that you may hear when you are discussing diabetes. Atherosclerosis The depositing of fatty, cholesterol-rich deposits along the artery walls. These deposits, atherosclerotic plaques,…
Diabetes is one of the most widespread diseases among Americans today. Here are a few of the questions that people have about diabetes and managing the disease. Common Questions On Diabetes Why do people with diabetes need to check more than their glucose? Good glycemic control is the cornerstone for proper diabetes management; however, people…
In the hustle and bustle of our demanding lives, stress and fatigue often become unwelcome companions. What if there was a simple and delightful way to combat these adversaries? Enter the humble nap, a powerful tool for rejuvenation and stress relief. Understanding the Science of Napping The Sleep Cycle Our sleep-wake cycle consists of various…
While it may seem like a waste of time to spend an entire third of your life in bed, sleep is absolutely fundamental to human health. If you have experienced the aftermath of a sleepless night, you can testify to the importance of quality sleep. What is Sleep? Sleep is broadly defined as a period…
Stress is a normal part of life, but it can become overwhelming and interfere with daily activities if not managed effectively. If you’re struggling with stress it is important to develop strategies for coping with it. Here are a few suggestions: Build a support network: Surrounding yourself with supportive friends and family members can provide…
Studies have consistently shown that people in high-strain jobs (that is, those at the bottom of the job ladder) have the highest rate of heart attacks, while those in active jobs have the lowest. Those in high-strain, low-echelon jobs also exhibited the highest levels of psychological stress (including depression and exhaustion), and they took the…
Muscles and Joints – Preventing Aches and Pains Nearly everyone has experienced stresses and strains to those parts of the body responsible for movement: the bones and muscles; major joints like the knee and ankle; and the tendons and ligaments – the soft connective tissues that transmit movement among muscles and joints. Though sometimes referred…
What you need to know about Cholesterol testing Having your blood cholesterol measured is a relatively simple and inexpensive process. The problem is in getting accurate results and then a sound interpretation of the figures. This blood test is complicated to run in a laboratory. Different labs use a variety of methods that yield differing…
Steps you can take to keep your cholesterol level down. If you are trying to control you blood cholesterol level, you must limit not only the amount of cholesterol you consume, but also the amount of saturated fat, which appears to stimulate the body’s production of cholesterol. Experts now recommend that you reduce dietary cholesterol…
Being Supportive to Stressed Loved Ones It is hard to say which is the more difficult position: to be needing reassurance and support, or to be trying to help a friend or family member and not knowing what to say. Perhaps you grope for the right words and end up saying nothing, or manage to…