My OB doctor says I have developed diabetes of pregnancy. Is that common, and why did I get it?
Diabetes developed during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes, and it is common. It occurs in about 5% of all pregnancies. You are at risk for gestational diabetes if diabetes runs in your family, if you become pregnant after the age of 30, or if you are overweight. All women should be screened for gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.
Expert: Mercy Family Health Partners
To learn more about gestational diabetes, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Why Eat More Dark Leafy Greens
by Louise September 22nd, 2011 | Diet
As a college student who doesn't have a dining plan, and who instead shares a kitchen with six other students, I don't feel like I have the time to construct perfectly nutritious meals every day. Do I live on ramen noodles? No. I do make sure to get to the grocery store every week to buy fresh produce and other general groceries, but fresh vegetables are expensive! Sometimes I worry that I'm not getting enough of the vitamins that I need. Last year, I got sick a few times; I think this could have been avoided if I had
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Four Warning Signs of Disease
by Lori Sciame September 19th, 2011 | Diseases
1. Weight Issues
Each of us experiences weight loss and weight gain; however, if you begin losing weight for no reason, or you gain weight extremely rapidly, an illness could be the culprit. Consider these examples:
* Charles had always been healthy, but a few months ago he felt a new found vigor. He started to lose weight without exercising more, and he couldn’t fall asleep. Soon, however, he began to be troubled by vision problems; his eyes began to bulge. After losing another 10 pounds, he decided to see a doctor…the diagnosis – hyperthyroidism.
* Sue noticed her pants seemed to
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Each of us experiences weight loss and weight gain; however, if you begin losing weight for no reason, or you gain weight extremely rapidly, an illness could be the culprit. Consider these examples:
* Charles had always been healthy, but a few months ago he felt a new found vigor. He started to lose weight without exercising more, and he couldn’t fall asleep. Soon, however, he began to be troubled by vision problems; his eyes began to bulge. After losing another 10 pounds, he decided to see a doctor…the diagnosis – hyperthyroidism.
* Sue noticed her pants seemed to
Depression Symptoms
by Dean Heller MD September 16th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
I have been seeing my doctor for many problems recently, but all the testing has been normal. He has suggested that the symptoms may be related to depression. Is that possible?
Yes, the mind is very powerful. People can have many different symptoms from depression including fatigue, pain, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. If your doctor has ruled out other causes for your symptoms, then certainly, depression maybe the cause.
Expert: News Canada
To learn more about depression, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
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Yes, the mind is very powerful. People can have many different symptoms from depression including fatigue, pain, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. If your doctor has ruled out other causes for your symptoms, then certainly, depression maybe the cause.
Expert: News Canada
To learn more about depression, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Separation Anxiety in College Students
by Tom Seman MD FAAP September 15th, 2011 | Pediatrician on Call
My teen daughter just started college, and she is having trouble adjusting to being 1,300 miles away from home. Before she left, she was independent and out going, now she cries every time I talk to her on the phone. I know young children suffer from separation anxiety, but do 18 year-olds go through this as well?
Going to college is a wonderful and scary experience all at once. The child, who has been somewhat independent while being protected by the family home, is now left on his/her own to deal with all of the stresses that occur during a
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Going to college is a wonderful and scary experience all at once. The child, who has been somewhat independent while being protected by the family home, is now left on his/her own to deal with all of the stresses that occur during a