Perspective on Diabetes
Diabetes has been increasing at an alarming rate in this country. Why is that, and what could be done about it?
Diabetes is a condition in which the Islet cells in the pancreas do not produce sufficient insulin to control the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, and the sugar level rises, with adverse consequences for many organs and systems in the body.
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May 29th, 2010 - Posted in Diseases | | Comments Off
Epilepcy. A Simple Guide to Seizures
Do you know the difference between Partial and Generalized seizures? Why is a Tonic-Clonic seizure different than a Myclonic seizure? Find out in this guide to common seizure types.
While there are many different seizure types, many patients are unfamiliar with types other than the particular seizures they may have. Even then, sometimes the seizures are not fully understood. The following is a guide to help everyone, patient, relative, and the curious, understand seizures.
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March 5th, 2010 - Posted in Diseases | | Comments Off
