Understanding Diabetes Diabetes is one of the most common medical conditions prevalent today. It affects the body’s production and use of insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The glucose imbalance causes a variety of often very serious health issues. The disease appears in 3 forms: Type 1: In…

When an injury or illness becomes more than something that needs an aspirin or a band-aid, the natural course of action is to go to a doctor for treatment. The question that often arises is what type of doctor. Do you go to your primary care physician or to a specialist? People often fear being…

The fast-paced modern world and the pressure it places on us means that people do not have enough time to look after themselves and their well-being. In other words, they take their health for granted. By ignoring minor ailments, by forgetting the basics of good nutrition, by not getting enough exercise and by managing with…

The decision to go to a hospital for treatment is a challenging one. One does not think twice about self-medication for minor ailments like upset stomachs and headaches. If the problem is slightly significant, one reluctantly goes to a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. However, the word hospital is often associated with a major medical condition, and…

Before buying an expensive item for the house like a big TV, people generally do a lot of research before deciding on which product to purchase. If that is essential when buying a TV, how much more critical is it to be sure that the hospital you are planning to go to for treatment is…