Islet transplantation restores blood sugar awareness and control in type 1 diabetes
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Washington, DC - New clinical trial results show that transplantation of pancreatic islets - cell clusters that contain insulin-producing cells—prevents severe, potentially life-threatening drops in blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers found that the treatment was effective for people who experienced episodes of severe hypoglycemia - low blood sugar levels that can lead to seizures, loss of consciousness and death - despite receiving expert care.
Living With Cancer: Avoid Social Isolation
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Rochester, Minnesota - Cancer treatment can affect your ability to eat, talk, and have the energy to be social in a way that is vital to supporting who you are as a person. Side effects from surgery, chemotherapy and radiation may be intense over long periods of time.
Type 2 diabetes: Self-management
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Rochester, Minnesota - Lifestyle and home remedies - Careful management of type 2 diabetes can reduce your risk of serious - even life-threatening - complications. Consider these tips:
Does size matter?
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Rochester, Minnesota - Using a blood pressure cuff that's too large or too small can give you inaccurate blood pressure readings. Your doctor's office should have several sizes of cuffs to ensure an accurate blood pressure reading.
Zika Virus Myths and What You Need to Know
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Scottsdale, Arizona - The Zika virus pandemic has grown to a global health concern. As world health leaders learn more about the mosquito-borne virus that causes birth defects such as microcephaly, more misinformation, especially on the internet, circulates.
Oral health: A window to your overall health
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health — or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Understand the intimate connection between oral health and overall health and what you can do to protect yourself.
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