Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs most commonly in individuals with Type1 Diabetes when there’s a buildup of acids in the blood. Because people with diabetes don't have enough insulin, their cells can't use the sugar found in blood for energy, so...
Warm weather and longer days are what make summer the peak outdoor season. Everyone wants to be laying on the beach, enjoying a cookout with friends or playing a friendly game of baseball. This time is great for socializing and staying active but...
Blood pressure is the amount of exerted force pushed against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them. [bctt tweet="Most people with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) will not experience any notable symptoms. For that...
Following a diabetes diagnosis, your doctor is likely going to encourage you to make smart lifestyle changes. You’ll be urged to choose healthier foods and becoming more physically active. You might have to regularly monitor your blood glucose, as...
Anaphylaxis is a potentially severe or life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms can occur very soon after exposure to an allergen and are actually a product of your immune system’s response to the allergen, rather than the allergen itself....
If you live in Texas, you only have to walk outside to know that allergy season has begun. Green and yellow tree pollen and ragweed have coated almost everything in sight. If you're feeling symptoms like itchy eyes or a runny nose, you might be...
