Living with Type 1 Diabetes: Tips for Managing Your Blood Sugar Levels
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that requires constant management to keep blood sugar levels within a healthy range. Here are some tips to help manage your blood sugar levels and live a healthy life with type 1 diabetes: Living with type 1 diabetes can be challenging, but by following these tips and working […]
Hypertension: How to Manage and Control High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects one in three adults in the United States. Hypertension is a medical condition in which the pressure of the blood in the arteries is consistently too high. When left untreated, hypertension can lead to a number of serious health problems such as heart attacks, stroke, and kidney […]
The Surprising Truth About Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. About 1 in 3 people have prediabetes, and more than 80% do not know they have it. • Normal = 99 mg/dL or lower (below 5.7%) • Prediabetes = 100 […]
Understanding Asthma
Asthma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More Asthma is an inflammatory condition of the airways and the lungs. Asthma makes breathing difficult due to the narrowing or swelling of airways or excessive mucus blockage. Asthma is a long-term (chronic) condition that affects children and adults. It is often underdiagnosed and under-treated. Types of Asthma Based on […]