Perimenopause; Postmenopause
Treatment with hormones may be helpful if you have severe symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood issues, or vaginal dryness.
Discuss the decision to take hormones thoroughly with your doctor, weighing your risks against any possible benefits. Learn about the many options currently available to you that do not involve taking hormones. Every woman is different. Your doctor should be aware of your entire medical history before...
Read moreWhen I read Gina's post regarding planning for a diabetic pregnancy, it was a trip down memory lane for me. Very timely as well, since... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 27 weeks Size of the Baby: Total length is 15 inches! Biggest Obstacle: Finding interesting, nutritious, low-carb... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 18 weeks Size of the Baby: The size of a small can of soup. Biggest Obstacle: Waking up in the morning -- sleep feels so... Read more »
Did you know that being mentally/physically stressed can have a huge impact on your blood sugars and your insulin sensitivity? I had a... Read more »
Pregnancy Tracker: 29 weeks, 3 days Size of the Baby: Head to toe length is about 16 inches Biggest Obstacle: Getting my daily... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Perimenopause; PostmenopausePreventionMenopause is a natural and expected part of a woman's development and does not need to be prevented. However,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An insulin testis a blood test that measures the amount of insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. How the test is performed Blood... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesType 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, in which the body does not properly use insulin. Type 2 diabetes is thought to result from a... Read more »
Researchers at Duke University say that using carnitine supplements helped reverse insulin resistance in obese rats. The eight-week study found that... Read more »
Insulin resistance appears to increase the risk of stroke three times, even independently of heart-disease risk factors such as cardiovascular... Read more »