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Menopause

1 Jan

Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop producing eggs (ovulating), menstrual periods end, and the ovaries no longer make significant amounts of estrogen. Menopause does not happen suddenly. Most women experience several years of changes in their menstrual periods before they stop completely. This transition period is called perimenopause. During perimenopause, […]

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING

1 Jan

Blood glucose target The American Diabetes Association recommends the following targets for most non-pregnant adults with diabetes. More or less stringent blood sugar targets may be appropriate for each individual, so your doctor or diabetes educator may recommend different targets. Before a meal (pre-prandial) glucose: 80–130 mg/dl1-2 hours after beginning of the meal (postprandial) plasma glucose: Less than […]

Sleep and Our Health

1 Jan

Sleep and Our Health How much sleep is recommended? 7-8 hours/night. Sleep opportunity (the amount of time you are in bed) is most important – aim for 8 hours. However, sleep quality is also important, meaning that if you have trouble staying or falling asleep, or have a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea, getting […]

Thyroid nodules

1 Jan

What are thyroid nodules?Thyroid nodules are round or oval-shaped growths in the thyroid gland.Thyroid nodules are common and are not usually harmful to a person’s health. Butsometimes, thyroid nodules are caused by a serious condition, such as cancer.The thyroid gland makes a hormone called “thyroid hormone.” Most thyroid nodules donot change the amount of thyroid […]

Osteoporosis Patient Education

1 Jan

This education packet contains 4 parts: Part 1- What is osteoporosis and what causes it? Part 2- What are the symptoms of osteoporosis, and how is it diagnosed? Part 3- What does an osteoporosis treatment plan consist of? Part 4- What medications treat Osteoporosis? Are these medications safe? Part 1– What is osteoporosis, and […]