Urethral inserts are temporarily inserted into the urethra (the tube which carries urine to the outside of the body) to prevent or reduce bladder leakage. Inserts are removed prior to urination, reinserted after voiding, generally re-usable, and are made of soft medical grade plastic which causes little discomfort.
Routinely pricking your finger to get a glucose reading?* Guessing where your glucose is headed? Worried how your loved one living with diabetes is doing? The Dexcom G6 puts the power of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in your hand.
Hypothyroidism occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck. It releases hormones to help your body regulate and use energy.
Can a woman have a vaginal birth ;if she has had a C-section in the past?
More and more now it's quite common for women to want to have a vaginal birth after a caesarian section.
Does pre-diabetes always lead to diabetes?
No, having pre-diabetes does not necessarily mean you will end up with full-blown diabetes. That being said, if you have risk factors that are causing pre-diabetes and you do nothing to treat these with your doctor's suggestions, you are likely to end up with a diabetes diagnosis. However, if you work hard to correct some of the risks factors causing your pre-diabetes (such as weight loss, and better diet and activity), it is possible to reverse the risk and correct your pre-diabetes.
What treatment is used for stroke patients?
If a person is having a stroke and they head to the emergency room right away for treatment, there is a medication that may help break down the blood clots in the body. The medication is called tPA, however it has to be given within the first 4.5 hours following the onset of stroke symptoms, so it is vital to get to the hospital right away to have the proper tests done and to have the opportunity to get this treatment is needed.
