Problem: Article: Your doctor will need to perform several tests to determine if you have diabetes. If you do, in fact, have diabetes or pre-diabetes, you will need to follow-up with regular treatment by following your doctor's instructions. The blood glucose test does exactly what it sounds like it does: it tests the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. This will be used to determine whether you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it. This test will done under one of three circumstances: A fasting glucose blood test is done after you haven't had anything to eat for at least eight hours. If it is an emergency, your doctor will do a random blood glucose test regardless of whether you have eaten recently. A two-hour postprandial test is done two hours after eating a specific number of carbohydrates to test your body's ability to handle the sugar load. This test is usually done in a hospital so they can measure the number of carbs eaten before the test. An oral glucose tolerance test requires you to drink a high glucose fluid. They will test your blood and urine every 30-60 minutes to measure how well the body is able to tolerate the additional load. This test is not done if the doctor suspects type 1 diabetes. This blood test is also called the glycated hemoglobin test. It measures the amount of sugar attached to the body's hemoglobin molecules. This measurement gives the doctor a good indication of your average blood sugar measurements over the past 30 to 60 days. Ketone is found in the blood when an insulin shortage forces the body to break down fat for energy. It comes out through the urine, most often in patients with type 1 diabetes. Your doctor may recommend a blood or urine test for ketone: If your blood sugar is higher than 240 mg/dL. During an illness such as pneumonia, stroke or heart attack. If you experience nausea and vomiting. During pregnancy. If you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it, it's important to monitor your health and blood sugar levels regularly. High blood sugar will cause damage to the microvascular (micro-blood vessels) in your organs. This damage can cause problems throughout the body. To monitor your overall health, get: An annual eye exam Evaluation for diabetic neuropathy in the feet Regular (at least annual) blood pressure monitoring Annual kidney testing Dental cleaning every 6 months Regular cholesterol testing Regular visits with your primary care doctor or endocrinologist
Summary: See a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms. Get a blood glucose test. Submit to an A1C test. Have a ketone test done if necessary. Request routine testing.

Problem: Article: Commodity stocks are those stocks that have prices that move with underlying commodity prices. This correlation is stronger for some stocks than for others. The important thing is that the company be related to the production or use of the underlying commodity. For example, rather than investing in aluminum futures, you could buy stock in companies that mine it. This way you lower your risk but are still participating in the commodities markets. Commodity stock prices will not move directly with commodity prices and may be influenced by other factors like company performance or underlying reserve values. Stocks are far less volatile than futures and they are easy to buy and sell. You could also consider buying mutual funds that invest in a variety of commodity-related stocks. Stocks and bonds are long term and have no expiration date like those of commodities or options. Start looking for commodity stocks to invest in by first locating a commodity that you want to invest in. You can identity this commodity either by simply choosing one that interests you or by following market news for information on potential price volatility. Locate related companies by searching for them on market websites. You can start by looking for companies that produce, refine, or ship your chosen commodity. Alternately, you can look for companies that use your chosen commodity as a primary input to production. Commodity-related stocks can be analyzed fundamentally or technically. Use fundamental analysis to determine if the company is a good value and likely to prosper in the future. Once you've chosen a stock, identify buying opportunities by watching the price movements of the stock to determine the optimum purchase and sale opportunities. Any type of online brokerage account will give you access to buying and selling stocks. Simply place an order for the amount of shares of the commodity stock you want to buy or sell. After you've bought it, track the stock's price and the price of the underlying security to determine when to sell. Cash and margin accounts are available. The latter provides an ability to sell stocks short as well as the ability to borrow money from the brokerage firm. Be aware that leverage increases the profit potential of a trade as well as its risk. When buying stocks of any kind, diversification reduces the risk of loss present in a single company. Consider buying multiple companies in the same industry to reduce the risk of owning a single company; buy companies in different industries to reduce the risk of owning a single industry.
Summary: Understand commodity-related stocks. Identify a commodity-related stock. Open an account with a broker.

Problem: Article: Horses are often happy when they graze. If you notice your horse walking around the pasture and slowly grazing, this is a good indication that they are happy. Unhappy horses may stand still or gallop along fence lines. If you see your horse rearing their front legs upward or pawing/scratching at the ground, they may be happy. Ultimately, these are signs that the horse is in a playful mood. Unhappy horses won't play. Observe how your horses interact together. If two or more horses are engaged in grooming behavior, they're likely relaxed and happy. Ultimately, grooming is a behavior horses will do when they are at ease and want to bond with others. When a horse breathes out rapidly through its nostrils and makes a light snort sound, they're likely happy. This is often a sign that a horse is relaxed and satisfied. The horse may make this sound while they're being ridden or interacting with a person or another horse. If your horse does a light nicker while being alert, having a raised head, and pointing their ears in your direction, they may be happy. Your horse may nicker when you're bringing food or treats to them. They may also nicker if they're excited to see you or another horse. If nickering becomes more intent, high pitch, or seems stressed, it could be a sign your horse is unhappy. Cribbing is when a horse bites something with its teeth, arches its neck, and then makes a sort of grunt. Cribbing is a sign that a horse is stressed out and unhappy. If your horse chews, gnaws, or cribs, it is likely stressed. You should consult a veterinarian if your horse exhibits this behavior often. Horses will usually bite onto stall doors, poles, or other hard objects when cribbing. Horses are herd animals and like to be near other horses usually within 5 to 10 feet (1.5 to 3.0m). Horses that are unhappy will be off by themselves, intentionally isolating themselves from the herd.
Summary:
Observe whether the horse is grazing. Watch to see if they are rearing or pawing. Note if horses are grooming each other. Listen for snorting sounds. Pay attention to nickering. Watch to see if the horse is crib-biting. Watch your horse's herd behavior.