by admin | Apr 22, 2010 | Elderly health
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease and it is common to have to escalate medication to keep blood sugar under control. Metformin is a cheap, generic drug which is often used as first line therapy for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. A new study, from...
by admin | Apr 21, 2010 | Elderly health
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, in which the patient’s immune system attacks the beta-cells in the pancreas which normally produce insulin. Without insulin, blood sugar levels rise and damage many parts of the body. Therefore, the patient with type 1...
by admin | Apr 20, 2010 | Elderly health
Chronic low back pain is a common problem which often interferes with everyday life and prevents a person returning to work. Treatment is often ineffective, leaving the patient with chronic low back pain living with disability and not able to carry out their usual...
by admin | Apr 18, 2010 | Health News
The governors of two states with “medical home” programs — which emphasize the relationship between a patient and a primary care provider who coordinates all of the patient’s health care needs — discuss the concept in this interview with...
by admin | Apr 14, 2010 | Health News
A glossary of important financial terms that will help women build a portfolio for their long-term care needs. read the full article
