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Question: How often should I check my blood sugar if I have a cold and diabetes?
Answer: Check it at least every 3 or 4 hours when you're sick with a cold. If your levels aren't near your target, you can tweak your diabetes management plan -- your doctor may tell you to use more insulin if your blood sugar levels are too high.
Question: I have a cold and diabetes, what should I do if I have fever, vomiting, or diarrhea?
Answer: You can sip the liquid if you want -- no need to gulp it down all at once. The important thing is to avoid getting dehydrated. If your blood sugar is too high, sip liquids like water or sugar-free ginger ale. If it's too low, sip half a cup of apple juice or 1/2 cup of ginger ale.
Question: What can happen if I'm a diabetic with a cold and I don't eat?
Answer: Some foods to try: 3-ounce fruit juice bar 1/2 cup frozen yogurt 1/2 cup cooked cereal If you don't eat, your blood sugar might fall too low.
Question: What cold medications should I avoid if I have diabetes and high blood pressure?
Answer: If you have high blood pressure, avoid any cold medicine that contains decongestants, which can raise it even more.
Question: Can a cold make my diabetes worse?
Answer: When you're sick, there's a chance your blood sugar levels could go up.
Question: I have a cold and diabetes, what is recommended that I should eat and drink?
Answer: You may not feel hungry when you first get sick, but it's important to try to eat something anyway. Some foods to try: 3-ounce fruit juice bar 1/2 cup frozen yogurt 1/2 cup cooked cereal If you don't eat, your blood sugar might fall too low.
Question: What are short-term and long-term effects of raspberry ketone?
Answer: When ketones are taken from raspberries, they can be used to add fragrance and flavor to things such as colas, ice cream, and cosmetics. No study has been done to document potential side effects. There are also no studies that look at potential drug or food interactions. Without scientific evidence, no one can say what dosage of raspberry ketone supplements, if any, might be safe to take.
Question: What are the symptoms of kyphosis ?
Answer: Symptoms of lordosis may include: Appearing swayback, with the buttocks being more pronounced Having a large gap between the lower back and the floor when lying on your back on a hard surface that does not change when you bend forward Back pain and discomfort Problems moving certain ways Symptoms of kyphosis are usually visible in nature and include: Bending forward of the head compared to the rest of the body Hump or curve to the upper back Fatigue in back or legs Postural kyphosis does not typically cause back pain; however, physical activity and long periods of standing and sitting can cause discomfort for people with Scheuermann's kyphosis.
Question: What types of surgery are used to treat spine curvature disorders?
Answer: The following procedures may be used to treat spine curvature disorders: Spinal instrumentation. Instruments such as hooks, rods, and wire are attached to the spine to realign the bones of the spine and keep them secure following spinal fusion. Artificial disc replacement. Degenerated discs in the spine are replaced with artificial devices. Kyphoplasty. A balloon is inserted inside the spine to straighten and stabilize the affected area and relieve pain.
Question: What should I know about spine curvature disorder?
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Question: What conditions can cause lordosis?
Answer: A condition in which a vertebrae, usually in the lower back, slips forward Osteoporosis, a condition in which vertebrae become fragile and can be easily broken (compression fractures) Obesity, or being extremely overweight Kyphosis.
Question: What conditions can cause kyphosis?
Answer: Inflammation of the disc space between the bones of the spine most often caused by infection Benign (harmless) juvenile lordosis The following conditions can cause kyphosis: Abnormal vertebrae development in utero (congenital kyphosis) Poor posture or slouching (postural kyphosis) Scheuermann's disease, a condition that causes vertebrae to be misshaped ( Scheuermann's kyphosis) Arthritis Osteoporosis Spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spinal column of the fetus does not close completely during development inside the womb Spine infections Spine tumors Doctors do not know what causes the most common type of scoliosis seen in adolescents.
Question: How is kyphosis treated?
Answer: Treatment for lordosis may include: Medication to relieve pain and swelling Exercise and physical therapy to increase muscle strength and flexibility Wearing a back brace Weight loss Surgery Treatment for kyphosis may include: Exercise and anti-inflammatory medication to ease pain or discomfort Wearing a back brace Surgery to correct severe spine curvature and congenital kyphosis Exercises and physical therapy to increase muscle strength Treatment for scoliosis may include: Observation.
Question: How is lordosis treated?
Answer: Treatment for lordosis may include: Medication to relieve pain and swelling Exercise and physical therapy to increase muscle strength and flexibility Wearing a back brace Weight loss Surgery Treatment for kyphosis may include: Exercise and anti-inflammatory medication to ease pain or discomfort Wearing a back brace Surgery to correct severe spine curvature and congenital kyphosis Exercises and physical therapy to increase muscle strength Treatment for scoliosis may include: Observation.
Question: How do I know if I have a spine curvature disorder?
Answer: Your doctor can diagnose a spine curvature disorder by taking a medical and family history, examining the curve of your spine during a physical examination, and using imaging tests, like X-rays, to look more closely at the spine. X-rays can show if there are any abnormalities to the bones of the spine and can also measure how much curve is present. If you or a loved one's back appears to have an abnormal curve to it, beyond just poor posture, see your doctor so that you can be evaluated and treated.
Question: What are the symptoms of lordosis?
Answer: Symptoms of lordosis may include: Appearing swayback, with the buttocks being more pronounced Having a large gap between the lower back and the floor when lying on your back on a hard surface that does not change when you bend forward Back pain and discomfort Problems moving certain ways Symptoms of kyphosis are usually visible in nature and include: Bending forward of the head compared to the rest of the body Hump or curve to the upper back Fatigue in back or legs Postural kyphosis does not typically cause back pain; however, physical activity and long periods of standing and sitting can cause discomfort for people with Scheuermann's kyphosis.
Question: How are spine curvature disorders treated?
Answer: Symptoms of scoliosis may include having: Uneven shoulder blades with one being higher than the other An uneven waist or hip Leaning toward one side In general, treatment is determined based on the severity and type of spinal curvature disorder you have. Mild spinal curvature, as occurs with postural kyphosis, may not be treated at all. More severe spinal curvature may require the use of a back brace or surgery.
Question: What are the symptoms of scoliosis?
Answer: Symptoms of scoliosis may include having: Uneven shoulder blades with one being higher than the other An uneven waist or hip Leaning toward one side In general, treatment is determined based on the severity and type of spinal curvature disorder you have.
Question: What causes scoliosis?
Answer: Inflammation of the disc space between the bones of the spine most often caused by infection Benign (harmless) juvenile lordosis The following conditions can cause kyphosis: Abnormal vertebrae development in utero (congenital kyphosis) Poor posture or slouching (postural kyphosis) Scheuermann's disease, a condition that causes vertebrae to be misshaped ( Scheuermann's kyphosis) Arthritis Osteoporosis Spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spinal column of the fetus does not close completely during development inside the womb Spine infections Spine tumors Doctors do not know what causes the most common type of scoliosis seen in adolescents. However, doctors do know that scoliosis tends to run in families. A disease, injury, infection, or birth defect also may be to blame.
Question: How is scoliosis treated?
Answer: Depending on the degree of the curve, a back brace is sometimes prescribed for kids and adolescents who are still growing. Bracing can help prevent the curve from getting worse. Surgery. If the curve is severe and is getting worse, surgery is sometimes needed. Body casting. A cast is placed from the shoulders to the lower trunk while the child is under anesthesia. It is replaced every few months for up to 3 years. This is usually reserved for young children when a scoliosis curve looks like it will get worse as they grow. Exercise programs, chiropractic treatment, electrical stimulation, and nutritional supplements have not been proven to prevent the worsening of scoliosis. It is still ideal to keep as much as strength and flexibility to maintain normal function. This may require more effort and attention in someone with scoliosis. If you or a loved one's back appears to have an abnormal curve to it, beyond just poor posture, see your doctor so that you can be evaluated and treated.
Question: What are the types of spine curvature disorders?
Answer: Kyphosis. Kyphosis is characterized by an abnormally rounded upper back (more than 50 degrees of curvature). Scoliosis. A person with scoliosis has a sideways curve to their spine. The curve is often S-shaped or C-shaped. Symptoms of lordosis may include: Appearing swayback, with the buttocks being more pronounced Having a large gap between the lower back and the floor when lying on your back on a hard surface that does not change when you bend forward Back pain and discomfort Problems moving certain ways Symptoms of kyphosis are usually visible in nature and include: Bending forward of the head compared to the rest of the body Hump or curve to the upper back Fatigue in back or legs Postural kyphosis does not typically cause back pain; however, physical activity and long periods of standing and sitting can cause discomfort for people with Scheuermann's kyphosis. The following procedures may be used to treat spine curvature disorders: Spinal instrumentation.
Question: How is MRSA diagnosed?
Answer: Your health care provider will examine the area and be able to run lab tests to see if you have MRSA. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor also might test blood, urine, or sputum (mucus coughed up). If you have a severe infection, or MRSA in the bloodstream, you will need intravenous antibiotics.
Question: What are the treatments for MRSA?
Answer: MRSA is treatable. If you have a severe infection, or MRSA in the bloodstream, you will need intravenous antibiotics. Antibiotics, however, aren't always necessary. If you have a small skin boil caused by MRSA, your doctor may just make an incision and drain it. If you are prescribed antibiotics, follow your health care provider's instructions precisely. Never stop taking your medicine, even if you're feeling better. If you don't take all of your medicine, some of the staph bacteria may survive, requiring re-treatment. Inadequate treatment also increases the development of antibiotic resistance in the surviving staph population. If you still have staph you can infect someone else.
Question: What should I do if I have symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Contact your health care provider if you have any type 2 diabetes symptoms or if you have questions about type 2 diabetes. It's important to get diabetes testing and start a treatment plan early to prevent serious diabetes complications.
Question: What are the symptoms of type 2 diabetes because of high blood sugar?
Answer: You might lose weight even though you're eating and feel hungry.
Question: What should you do if you have symptoms of type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Contact your health care provider if you have any type 2 diabetes symptoms or if you have questions about type 2 diabetes. It's important to get diabetes testing and start a treatment plan early to prevent serious diabetes complications.
Question: What are symptoms of type 2 diabetes that aren't directly related to high blood sugar?
Answer: Other symptoms of type 2 diabetes complications may include: Itching of the skin (usually around the vaginal or groin area) Frequent yeast infections Recent weight gain or unexplained weight loss Velvety dark skin changes of the neck, armpit, and groin, called acanthosis nigricans Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet Decreased vision Erectile dysfunction (impotency) Over time, people with type 2 diabetes may notice these problems: Hypoglycemia: Blood sugar lower than 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/d L) can lead to accidents, coma, and death.
Question: What do you need to know about type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Type 2 diabetes is usually not diagnosed until there are health complications. Most often, there are no diabetes symptoms or a very gradual development of the above symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Eye damage: Diabetes can cause: Glaucoma: A buildup of pressure in your eye Cataracts: Cloudiness on the lens Retinopathy: Damage to the blood vessels in your eye Kidney disease: When your glucose is high, your kidneys have to work harder to filter the extra sugar, along with all the other waste products from your blood. It's important to get diabetes testing and start a treatment plan early to prevent serious diabetes complications.
Question: What is the main difference between the flu and a cold?
Answer: It's often hard to tell the difference because the symptoms of both are similar. But there is one clue about flu that can help you know. When you have it, you feel the symptoms sooner than you would with a cold, and they come on with much greater intensity.
Question: Is there only one kind of weight loss surgery?
Answer: There are different kinds of operations. Some help you lose weight by shrinking the size of your stomach so you feel full after small meals. Others change the way your body absorbs calories, nutrients, and vitamins. Still others do both.
Question: What are the pros and cons of gastric sleeve surgery for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Gastric sleeve (also called sleeve gastrectomy) The surgeon removes a large part of your stomach. With less room for food, you feel full faster. This operation also lowers ghrelin, the hormone that makes you feel hungry. Pros: More than 60% of people show no signs of diabetes after surgery. Plus, people usually lose 50% of their extra weight. Cons: You can't get this surgery reversed later on. Also, your body can't absorb as many vitamins and minerals as before, which could lead to health problems.
Question: What are the pros and cons of an electric implant device for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Electric Implant Device The surgeon implants an electrical device just beneath the skin of your abdomen. The device helps control signals in the vagus nerve which connects the stomach and the brain, reducing the feeling of hunger. Pros: Implanting the device is considered minor surgery and it can easily be removed once weight loss is achieved. The device can also be controlled remotely. Cons: Patients may experience pain, heartburn, problems swallowing, belching, nausea, and chest pain.
Question: What are the pros and cons of gastric bypass surgery?
Answer: Gastric sleeve (also called sleeve gastrectomy) The surgeon removes a large part of your stomach. With less room for food, you feel full faster. This operation also lowers ghrelin, the hormone that makes you feel hungry. Pros: More than 60% of people show no signs of diabetes after surgery. Plus, people usually lose 50% of their extra weight. Cons: You can't get this surgery reversed later on. Also, your body can't absorb as many vitamins and minerals as before, which could lead to health problems.
Question: What are the pros and cons of gastric sleeve surgery?
Answer: Gastric sleeve (also called sleeve gastrectomy) The surgeon removes a large part of your stomach. With less room for food, you feel full faster. This operation also lowers ghrelin, the hormone that makes you feel hungry. Pros: More than 60% of people show no signs of diabetes after surgery. Plus, people usually lose 50% of their extra weight. Cons: You can't get this surgery reversed later on. Also, your body can't absorb as many vitamins and minerals as before, which could lead to health problems.
Question: What are the pros and cons of adjustable gastric band surgery for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Adjustable gastric band The surgeon puts an inflatable band around the top of the stomach. It forms a small pouch where the food goes. The tiny pouch fills up fast, so you feel full a lot quicker. Pros: Your doctor doesn't have to cut the stomach or move the intestines, like in other surgeries. That's one reason it has fewer complications. Also, you can get the band adjusted or taken out later. Forty-five percent to 60% percent of people who have this surgery end up diabetes-free. Cons: Sometimes there are problems with the band. It may slip or become worn, so you could need another surgery to fix it. Also, you'll lose less weight with this surgery than others (about 40% to 50%).
Question: What are the pros and cons of electric implant device surgery?
Answer: Electric Implant Device The surgeon implants an electrical device just beneath the skin of your abdomen. The device helps control signals in the vagus nerve which connects the stomach and the brain, reducing the feeling of hunger. Pros: Implanting the device is considered minor surgery and it can easily be removed once weight loss is achieved. The device can also be controlled remotely. Cons: Patients may experience pain, heartburn, problems swallowing, belching, nausea, and chest pain.
Question: What are the pros and cons of biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: Biliopancreatic diversion with a duodenal switch This surgery is not common, partly because it's the most complicated. The doctor removes a large part of the stomach and also changes the way food moves to the intestines. Pros: It's the most effective surgery for people with diabetes. Also, people usually lose 60% to 70% of their extra weight. Cons: You're more likely to have complications with this type of surgery. You will need more days in the hospital to recover. Plus, you'll have more trouble digesting food and absorbing calories than with any of the other surgeries, so it's the most likely type to lead to health problems.
Question: Will insurance cover weight loss surgery for type 2 diabetes?
Answer: If so, he will give you a detailed checkup and ask you questions to see if you are physically and emotionally ready for the operation and the major changes you'll need to make. Many insurance companies do cover weight loss surgery, since studies show that weight loss surgery could help treat type 2 diabetes. You can deduct it from your federal income taxes.
Question: What are the pros and cons of adjustable gastric band surgery?
Answer: ( You'll need to eat a lot less and make a healthy diet and exercise part of your life forever.) Pros: Your doctor doesn't have to cut the stomach or move the intestines, like in other surgeries. That's one reason it has fewer complications. Also, you can get the band adjusted or taken out later. Cons: Sometimes there are problems with the band. It may slip or become worn, so you could need another surgery to fix it. Also, you'll lose less weight with this surgery than others (about 40% to 50%).
Question: How common is psoriasis?
Answer: So people have to learn how to deal with it in all parts of life, from clothing to romance to jobs. As more people learn more about the disease, though, those who have it may face less stigma and misunderstanding about their condition.
Question: What are the symptoms of pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)?
Answer: They may also: Avoid eye contact Not be able to express what they're thinking through language Have a high-pitched or flat voice Find it hard to keep up a conversation Have trouble controlling emotions Perform repetitive behaviors like hand-flapping, rocking, jumping, or twirling Children on the spectrum may repeat certain types of play, have trouble with âmake believe,â and be more interested in parts of a toy, rather than the toy itself. They need strict schedules and don't like changes to their routines.
Question: How are pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) diagnosed?
Answer: To make the diagnosis, doctors observe the child and ask questions of the parents or guardians about the child's behaviors. There is no lab test for an autism spectrum disorder. The key is to find out as soon possible if a child is on the spectrum. That way, you can line up resources to help your child reach his full potential. The sooner that starts, the better.
Question: How are pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) treated?
Answer: Medication works best when paired with therapy that develops socialization and other life skills. Keep in mind that someone who's on the spectrum experiences the world differently. Their victories and challenges might be very different from yours. It helps to appreciate them as they are, with their own unique personalities and interests, while you get them the support and skills that could make a big difference in their future.
Question: When did pervasive developmental disorders become part of "autism spectrum disorders"?
Answer: The name change came in 2013, when the American Psychiatric Association reclassified autistic disorder, Asperger's syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified ( PDD- NOS) as autism spectrum disorders. Why the change? The spectrum concept is a more medically accurate way of diagnosing children with these disorders.
Question: What is Hatha yoga like?
Answer: Hatha Yoga What it's like: Gentle " Hatha yoga" originally meant the physical practice of yoga; the poses rather than the breathing exercises. The term now is often used when a few different yoga styles are combined to create a simple class that's good for beginners learning to do basic poses.
Question: How do I get the most benefit out of yoga?
Answer: To get the most benefit, you should choose a yoga style that matches your current fitness level, as well as your personality and goals for practicing yoga Try different classes and teachers, and see what works for you.
Question: What is Ashtanga yoga like?
Answer: Ashtanga Yoga What it's like: Challenging You do a nonstop series of yoga poses. Ashtanga yoga also uses a special breathing technique that's said to help focus the mind and control the flow of breath through the body.
Question: What is Viniyoga like?
Answer: Hatha Yoga What it's like: Gentle " Hatha yoga" originally meant the physical practice of yoga; the poses rather than the breathing exercises. Viniyoga What it's like: Gentle You focus on how your breath moves through your body and affects each pose. It's not so much about doing every pose precisely. The long, deep stretches of this style of yoga are ideal for beginners and people who want to focus on flexibility, recovery from injury, body awareness, and relaxation.