How Diabetes Affects Men | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

The rates of diabetes have dramatically increased in all states.  
Twenty-six million children and adults in the United States — 8% of the population — have diabetes.
The risk for type 2 diabetes typically increases with age. In the absence of risks, testing should begin after age 45. One of the biggest jumps in type 2 diabetes was among men.
The risk factors for type 2 diabetes include: Read complete article.

How Diabetes Affects Men | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

Myths and Facts About Your Bladder | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

 

Some people blame a small bladder for frequent leaks, but your body’s normal “capacity” is rarely the true cause of a life-disrupting problem. In healthy people, that capacity ranges from 1 to 2 cups. The real culprit is more likely to be weak muscles, medication side effects, infection, or nerve damage — and effective treatments are available. Myths and Facts About Your Bladder | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

Menopause and Urinary Incontinence

Women don’t have to accept occasional bladder leakage as just another side effect of menopause or aging. In many cases, there are things you can do to stop and even prevent urinary incontinence.

Topics:

Overview                                                                                                                                                           Stress Incontinence
Urge Incontinence                                                                                                                   Understanding The Risk
Drinking Alcohol or Caffeine
Infections
Nerve Damage
Certain Medications
Constipation
Being Overweight                                                                                                                            Treatment Options
Medications
Nerve Stimulation                                                                                                                            Biofeedback                                                                                                                                              Surgery

Menopause and Urinary Incontinence | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

Diabetes Complications: Eye Problems and Blindness

How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes
 
Diabetes can increase your risk of eye problems. Your blood sugar (glucose) levels may be high because your body can’t make or use insulin properly. Too much blood sugar can build up, damaging nerves and blood vessels in your body. When the damage happens in the blood vessels in your eyes, this can lead to vision loss or blindness. Anyone with diabetes is at risk, so it’s important to get routine eye exams.

Read more:

Signs and Symptoms of Eye Damage
Diabetic Retinopathy
Treatment — Laser Surgery                                                                                                          Treatment — Vitrectomy
Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention
Glaucoma and Diabetes
Cataracts and Diabetes
See Your Doctor


Diabetes Complications: Eye Problems and Blindness | GoldenEraMart Health Junction

6 Ways to Wreck Your Blood Sugar

Type 2 diabetes is a tough disease. It requires constant vigilance to keep your blood sugar level under control. 
 
It also requires avoiding some common mistakes, many of which are the product of long-held bad habits. 

Here are six mistakes that you can learn to avoid:

1. Not Knowing Your Disease
2. Expecting Too Much Too Soon
3. Going It Alone
4. Expecting Too Much Too Soon
5.  Misunderstanding and Misusing Medications
6. Making Poor Food Choices



 
6 Ways to Wreck Your Blood Sugar | GoldenEraMart Health Junction