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system: Can new glucose meter technologies share data from the device?
output: Since managing diabetes is all about tight control of your blood sugar, that's crucial. Then you can easily share that with your doctor to see if you need to change your treatment. If you can, get your hands on a device before you buy it, so you'll know how it feels.
system: How is technology affect glucose meters?
output: But these days, you have a lot of exciting new choices -- not just glucometers, but other devices, apps, and web sites. That can have a big benefit for your health.
system: Are there options for glucose monitoring other than a glucometer?
output: Track food and more. A lot of these apps and web sites have online communities that you can join. If you have vision problems, check out a glucometer with voice readout -- it will speak your reading.
system: What do diabetes apps do?
output: You do have to remember to enter your glucose readings into the app or web site yourself. But besides that, you'll get a lot of the other benefits of high-end devices -- the ability to share information, enter carbs or exercise, and track trends over time. Don't forget to price the strips --a cheap or even a free glucometer can be costlier in the long run because the strips are so expensive.
system: How can I make sure I am getting the best bang for my buck when purchasing a glucose meter?
output: Even if you don't want to spend the extra cash on a fancy syncing glucometer, you can get a lot of the same benefits with low-cost or free phone apps or web sites. Make sure your device has an easy-to-read display.
system: What are the best displays for a glucose meter?
output: Some glucometers have a backlight so you can check readings in the dark, like the Contour Next Link, Easy Max Light, Freestyle Lite, One Touch Ping, and Wave Sense Presto. Others have a bigger readout or a sharper contrast to make them easier to see. Make sure the buttons are well-placed and easy to press.
system: What is the report on high-tech glucose monitoring?
output: But these days, you have a lot of exciting new choices -- not just glucometers, but other devices, apps, and web sites. These make glucose monitoring simpler, more effective, and a lot more convenient. If you have vision problems, check out a glucometer with voice readout -- it will speak your reading.
system: How long does an organ transplant surgery take?
output: It depends on what organ you're getting, along with many other things. For example, you may spend less time in the operating room if you've already had surgery on that organ or a previous transplant. Transplant surgery times differ a lot. A few examples include: Liver, 5 to 8 hours Kidney, 4 to 5 hours Pancreas, 2 to 4 hours Both kidney and pancreas, 5 to 7 hours Your surgeon can give you a better estimate, taking into account your specific circumstances.
system: Who are the members of an organ transplant surgery team?
output: Of course, you'll have your transplant surgeon and transplant doctor. Other team members typically can include: The transplant coordinator An intensive care or critical care specialist An infectious disease doctor Nurses A pharmacist A dietitian A physical therapist An occupational therapist A psychiatrist or psychologist A social worker A financial coordinator Smaller transplant centers may have fewer people.
system: What can I do if I am the main caregiver for someone with diabetes and they aren't good at taking their medicine?
output: If your loved one takes pills, capsules, or tablets, use a pill calendar. This plastic container has days of the week listed and is divided into parts of the day. You can get one at most larger pharmacies. Fill the pill calendar once a week or once a month, as needed. Check it regularly to see if they missed any doses. It could be that your friend or relative doesn't see well, and can't read the prescription bottle. Make an appointment with an eye doctor (an ophthalmologist) for a vision checkup.
system: What can I do if caregiving for someone with diabetes starts to become stressful?
output: If caregiving starts to become stressful, it helps to talk with someone you trust, whether it's a friend, relative, or counselor. You may also want to join a support group. To find one, ask your loved one's doctor, or check with a local hospital or the American Diabetes Association.
system: Is there anything I can do to support friends or relatives with diabetes?
output: It's hard to have a serious medical condition. You'll also want to learn the symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and what to do about them. People with diabetes need to take their medicines as prescribed.
system: Do I need to help administer medication if I am the main caregiver for someone with diabetes?
output: You can do a lot to support your friends or relatives as they manage their diabetes. Offer to keep a record of her symptoms or other concerns, and agree to help her talk about it with her doctor. People with diabetes need to take their medicines as prescribed. Make sure the person is able to give himself or herself the medication. Can he open the cap on the pill bottle or give himself insulin?
system: Can heartburn meds bring on diarrhea?
output: Over-the-counter medicines you take for heartburn can cause diarrhea. When they do, it can be because they contain magnesium or calcium. If you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you might take a type of drug called a proton pump inhibitor ( PPI). You also might take a PPI if you have an ulcer. It doesn't happen often, but some people who take these drugs get diarrhea. Some have a version caused by a serious bacterial infection called Clostridium difficile ( C. diff).
system: How can antibiotics cause diarrhea?
output: Doctors don't really understand why antibiotics cause diarrhea. They think it's because the drugs kill bacteria that help your body digest food. Whatever the reason, just about any antibiotic can bring on diarrhea. If yours does, talk to your doctor. He may be able to give you a different one to try.
system: Can drugs that treat depression and mood disorders cause diarrhea?
output: Diarrhea is a common side effect of drugs, and many medications can cause it. A group of meds called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, is a common culprit. These are the most commonly prescribed drugs for depression.
system: How can chemotherapy cause diarrhea?
output: Diarrhea is a common side effect of drugs, and many medications can cause it. Chemotherapy drugs can change how your body breaks down food. That disrupts how your small intestine works, which can lead to diarrhea.
system: How do I know if I have dermatitis?
output: There are many types of dermatitis, or inflamed skin disorders, including: Seborrheic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis Nummular dermatitis Irritant contact dermatitis Allergic contact dermatitis Stasis dermatitis Most types of dermatitis can be diagnosed by a doctor's observation of the irritation and its location on the body. Sometimes a skin scraping will be taken for microscopic analysis. To identify causes of allergic contact dermatitis, a doctor may use patch tests, which involves the application of suspected allergens to areas of skin on the back.
system: What are the treatments for dermatitis?
output: Mild skin inflammations usually respond to over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. To reduce inflammation and heal the irritation of most types of dermatitis, a doctor usually recommends a prescription corticosteroid cream and might prescribe an oral antihistamine to relieve severe itching. You may need an antibiotic if a secondary infection develops. Severe dermatitis may call for corticosteroid pills or injections.
system: How can you help someone you think is at risk of suicide?
output: People may also be at risk if they have: Mental disorders Addictions to alcohol or other drugs A serious physical illness A major loss (such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a relationship or job) Serious legal or financial problems A history of trauma or abuse Take all suicide warning signs seriously. Your involvement and support may help save a life. Don't be afraid to ask whether the person you're concerned about is thinking of suicide, is depressed, or has problems. Talking about it won't make the person act on their feelings. It might actually help ease suicidal thoughts -- and lets you know if you need to take further action. Encourage the person to talk to a mental health professional as soon as possible. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always open. You can reach a trained counselor at 800-273- TALK (800-273-8255).
system: What skin conditions are related to HIV/AIDS?
output: Because HIV weakens the immune system, people with AIDS are more likely to suffer health problems, including those of the skin. In fact, certain skin diseases may be the first sign that someone is infected with HIV. While many people with HIV/ AIDS may develop the following conditions, especially Kaposi's sarcoma (sometimes called KS), it is important to note that a person may have any one of these conditions but not have HIV/ AIDS.
system: Why is vata dosha the most powerful of all three doshas in Ayurveda?
output: It controls very basic body functions, like how cells divide. It also controls your mind, breathing, blood flow, heart function, and ability to get rid of waste through your intestines. Things that can disrupt it include eating again too soon after a meal, fear, grief, and staying up too late. If vata dosha is your main life force, you're thought to be more likely to develop conditions like anxiety, asthma, heart disease, skin problems, and rheumatoid arthritis.
system: What is the relation of Ayurveda to your life energy?
output: They control how your body works. They are Vata dosha (space and air); Pitta dosha (fire and water); and Kapha dosha (water and earth). Everyone inherits a unique mix of the three doshas. Those who practice Ayurveda believe this is the most powerful of all three doshas.
system: What should I expect from an Ayurveda treatment?
output: Ayurvedic medicine (â Ayurvedaâ for short) is one of the world's oldest holistic (âwhole-bodyâ) healing systems. It's believed that your chances of getting sick -- and the health issues you develop -- are linked to the balance of your doshas. An Ayurvedic practitioner will create a treatment plan specifically designed for you. The cleansing processâcalled âpanchakarmaââ is designed to reduce your symptoms and restore harmony and balance. To achieve this, an Ayurvedic practitioner might rely on blood purification, massage, medical oils, herbs, and enemas or laxatives.
system: What do you need to do before taking your blood pressure?
output: Rest in a chair next to a table for five to 10 minutes. ( Your left arm should rest comfortably at heart level.) Sit up straight with your back against the chair, legs uncrossed. Rest your forearm on the table with the palm of your hand facing up. The following steps provide an overview of how to take your blood pressure using either a manual or digital blood pressure monitor. If you cannot locate a pulse, place the head of the stethoscope (on a manual monitor) or the arm cuff (on a digital monitor) in the same general area. ( You may need to practice turning the valve slowly.) Record your blood pressure.
system: When should you check your blood pressure?
output: Keep in mind that certain factors can cause blood pressure to temporarily rise. Record your blood pressure.
system: When should you start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for chest injury?
output: If the person is unresponsive, has stopped breathing, or is gasping for air: For a child, start CPR for children. For an adult, start adult CPR.
system: What are some non-medication treatments for muscular dystrophy?
output: Symptoms often can be relieved through exercise, physical therapy, rehabilitative devices, respiratory care, and surgery: Exercise and physical therapy can minimize abnormal or painful positioning of the joints and may prevent or delay curvature of the spine. Respiratory care, deep breathing, and coughing exercises are often recommended. Canes, powered wheelchairs, and other rehabilitative devices can help those with MD maintain mobility and independence. Surgery can sometimes relieve muscle shortening. In Emery- Dreifuss and myotonic muscular dystrophy, it's often necessary to surgically implant a cardiac pacemaker.
system: Is muscular dystrophy preventable?
output: If you have a family history of muscular dystrophy, you may want to consult a genetic counselor before having children. The odds of passing the disease on to your children range from 25% to 50%. For Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, protein and DNA tests can identify carriers, and DNA probes can provide prenatal diagnosis. Tests for carriers of other forms of muscular dystrophy are under development.
system: What are treatments for muscular dystrophy?
output: These might include: A muscle biopsy (the removal and exam of a small sample of muscle tissue) DNA (genetic) testing Electromyography or nerve conduction tests (which use electrodes to test muscle and/or nerve function) Blood enzyme tests (to look for the presence of creatine kinase, which reveals inflammation and death of muscle fibers) For Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, muscle biopsy may show whether dystrophin, a muscle protein, is missing or abnormal, and DNA testing is used to analyze the condition of the related gene. There is no cure for any form of muscular dystrophy, but medications and therapy can slow the course of the disease. Other trials are looking into the effects of the dietary supplements creatine and glutamine on muscle energy production and storage.
system: How is muscular dystrophy diagnosed?
output: These might include: A muscle biopsy (the removal and exam of a small sample of muscle tissue) DNA (genetic) testing Electromyography or nerve conduction tests (which use electrodes to test muscle and/or nerve function) Blood enzyme tests (to look for the presence of creatine kinase, which reveals inflammation and death of muscle fibers) For Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, muscle biopsy may show whether dystrophin, a muscle protein, is missing or abnormal, and DNA testing is used to analyze the condition of the related gene. If you have a family history of muscular dystrophy, you may want to consult a genetic counselor before having children.
system: What medications can relieve symptoms of muscular dystrophy?
output: In some cases, disease progression can be slowed or symptoms relieved with medication: In Duchenne muscular dystrophy, corticosteriods may slow muscle destruction. The oral corticosteroid deflazacort ( Emflaza) was approved in 2017 to treat DMD. In myotonic muscular dystrophy, phenytoin and mexiletine ( Mexitil) can treat delayed muscle relaxation. Medications also can be prescribed for some muscular dystrophy-related heart problems.
system: What are medical causes of obesity?
output: Medical causes of obesity can include: Hypothyroidism. This is a condition where the thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces too little thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone regulates our metabolism. So too little hormone slows the metabolism and often causes weight gain. If your doctor suspects thyroid disease as a cause of your obesity, he or she may perform blood tests to check your hormone levels. Cushing's syndrome. This condition results when the adrenal glands (located on top of each kidney) produce an excess amount of a steroid hormone called cortisol. This leads to a build-up of fat in characteristic sites such as the face, upper back, and abdomen. Depression. Some people with depression overeat, which can lead to obesity. There are also certain inherited conditions and other diseases of the brain that can cause excess weight gain.
system: Can a rheumatologist treat fibromyalgia?
output: These doctors specialize in musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis and gout. Though fibromyalgia isn't a form of arthritis and doesn't cause inflammation or damage to joints, muscles, or other tissues, the symptoms someone with fibro feels are similar. Rheumatologists often coordinate the types of care you'll need, so one could be your top choice for fibro treatment.
system: What medication is suggested for chronic constipation?
output: It works by turning on switches in your cells that tell more fluid to come into your gastrointestinal tract. That can help: Ease stomach pain Soften your stool Keep you from needing to strain when you go Increase the number of times you need to go to the bathroom Guanylate cyclase- C agonists are also used for patients with chronic idiopathic constipation. These medications, which include linaclotide ( Linzess) and plecanatide ( Trulance), help make you more regular. They can lessen the pain in your abdomen and make bowel movements happen more often. If your constipation is being caused by a part of your colon that isn't working the way that it should, you may need surgery to remove that area.
system: How can pelvic muscle training treat chronic constipation?
output: You can exercise these muscles with the help of a physical therapist. This retrains them so they can do their job again. This training is called biofeedback. Your physical therapist inserts a small tube called a catheter into your rectum. It measures muscle tension. As you go through the exercises, a machine can tell you when you're relaxed and when you've tightened your muscles. This can help you learn how to relax when you need to pass a stool. If your constipation is being caused by a part of your colon that isn't working the way that it should, you may need surgery to remove that area.
system: How are osmotics used to treat chronic constipation?
output: Drink more water. As you go through the exercises, a machine can tell you when you're relaxed and when you've tightened your muscles. You shouldn't take it if you're pregnant. Some osmotics include: Magnesium hydroxide ( Milk of Magnesia) Magnesium citrate Lactulose ( Kristalose) Polyethylene glycol ( Miralax) Stimulants make your intestines contract, helping stool move through.
system: What fiber supplements can be used to treat chronic constipation?
output: Your doctor may recommend one of these: Calcium polycarbophil ( Fiber Con) Methylcellulose fiber ( Citrucel) Psyllium ( Metamucil, Konsyl) Stool softeners draw water from your intestines into your stool. They're not meant for long term (aside from fiber supplements, which add fiber to your diet).
system: How are lubricants used to treat chronic constipation?
output: It works by turning on switches in your cells that tell more fluid to come into your gastrointestinal tract. Mineral oils work as lubricants.
system: What are the symptoms of the flu in people with asthma?
output: Call your doctor if you experience flu or asthma attack symptoms, including: Increased shortness of breath or wheezing Coughing up increased amounts of mucus Yellow- or green-colored mucus Fever (temperature over 101 degrees Fahrenheit) or chills Extreme tiredness or generalized muscle aches Sore throat, scratchy throat, or pain when swallowing Sinus drainage, nasal congestion, headache, or tenderness along your upper cheekbones Call 911 if you are having trouble breathing.
system: When should people with asthma get the flu vaccine?
output: These include: Women who are pregnant Children under age 5 -- especially those under age 2 Adults ages 50 and older Adults and children with chronic health conditions, including asthma and other conditions that depress the immune systemâ Caregivers to those at risk for flu-related complications, including health care workers and caregivers to very young children Older people who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities Flu season may begin as early as October and run through May. If you have asthma, the best time to get the flu vaccine is as soon as it is available, ideally by October. But getting vaccinated in January or later still can be beneficial if the flu virus is still around. It takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective in preventing the flu.
system: Where do you get the flu vaccine?
output: The American Lung Association ( ALA) offers an electronic flu vaccine clinic locator. Visit its web site, enter a zip code and a date (or dates), and receive information about clinics scheduled in your area. You can also check with your pharmacist. Most retail pharmacies offer flu shots. If you or your loved one has asthma, talk to your doctor about getting a flu vaccine.
system: How many people die from the flu?
output: About 5% to 20% of Americans get the flu each year. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized, according to the CDC. And since the 1970s, between 3,000 and 49,000 people have died from the flu each year. This is largely due to other infections and complications that can occur when you have the flu, particularly pneumonia.
system: What should I do if I have asthma and get the flu?
output: If you have symptoms of flu, call your doctor immediately for advice on how to prevent your asthma symptoms from worsening. Your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine to help reduce your flu symptoms and make changes to your asthma action plan. Make sure you follow the instructions in your written asthma action plan to self-manage asthma and keep asthma symptoms controlled. In addition, continue to check your peak flow rate to make sure your breathing is in the safe zone.
system: Why is it bad for people with asthma to get the flu?
output: People with lung problems, including those with asthma, are at higher risk of respiratory problems associated with flu. A flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and subsequent respiratory problems associated with it, including a worsening of asthma symptoms.
system: What can I do to prevent sickness if I have asthma?
output: Good hygiene can decrease your chance of viral infections such as the flu. Remember to wash your hands frequently throughout the day to get rid of germs that linger on your hands. Get a flu shot. Check with your health care provider about receiving a flu shot every year. In addition, discuss the possibility of getting the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine. Pneumococcus is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia, an illness that can be particularly serious in a person with asthma. Prevent sinusitis. Be aware of the symptoms of a sinus infection and report them immediately to your doctor to help prevent asthma attacks. Don't share asthma medication or equipment. Do not let others use your asthma drugs or equipment, including your asthma inhaler, asthma nebulizer, and nebulizer tubing and mouthpiece.
system: What factors can affect your risk of complications from flu?
output: These people are either at a higher risk for complications from the flu themselves, or are around people who are at high risk for flu complications. These include: Women who are pregnant Children under age 5 -- especially those under age 2 Adults ages 50 and older Adults and children with chronic health conditions, including asthma and other conditions that depress the immune systemâ Caregivers to those at risk for flu-related complications, including health care workers and caregivers to very young children Older people who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities Flu season may begin as early as October and run through May.
system: Is it bad to get sick if I have asthma?
output: A flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and subsequent respiratory problems associated with it, including a worsening of asthma symptoms. You can also check with your pharmacist.