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What are some type 2 diabetes treatments?

Healthy diet and an active lifestyle are known to help people manage glucose levels without needing prescribed type 2 diabetes treatments. There are several types of type 2 diabetes treatments approved including metformin, insulin shots, and other injections that help your body produce its own insulin.

What are type 2 diabetes symptoms?

Type 2 diabetes symptoms may include excessive hunger/thirst, fatigue, weight management struggles, frequent urination, blurred vision, and poor skin health.

What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?

Blood pressure (hypertension) is the amount of pressure your blood puts on the vessel walls as it circulates through your body. Blood pressure is measured with two numbers, systolic and diastolic. High blood pressure is diagnosed when those numbers are too high. High blood pressure levels are higher than 140/90mmHg.

What are some causes of high blood pressure?

Some causes of high blood pressure may include family history, stress, too much salt or caffeine intake, being over the age of 65, or a history of smoking.

What are some high blood pressure symptoms?

Most do not experience high blood pressure symptoms. Some high blood pressure symptoms may include headaches, heart palpitations, or nosebleeds.

What is high cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a general term used to describe protein and fat in the blood. Some are not harmful like HDL and some are harmful like LDL, triglycerides and Lp(a). High cholesterol is diagnosed when a person has an elevated level of harmful types of cholesterol in their body.

What are normal cholesterol levels?

Cholesterol levels can range depending on age, family history and lifestyle. Normal cholesterol levels are less than 200 mg/dL. Borderline high cholesterol levels are 200 to 239 mg/dL. High cholesterol levels are at or above 240 mg/dL.

What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Chronic kidney disease is categorized as damage to the kidney that hinders their ability to function as they should.

What are the chronic kidney disease stages?

There are five chronic kidney disease stages. Chronic kidney disease stages are based on the eGFR test result and how well your kidneys work to filter your blood. Stage 1 is normal or high GFR (GFR > 9 mL/min. Stage 2 is mild CKD (GFR = 60-89 mL/min). Stage 3 is moderate CKD (GFR = 30-45 mL/min). Stage 4 is considered severe CKD (GFR =15-29 mL/min). Stage 5 is end stage CKD (GFR < 15mL/min).

What is fatty liver disease?

Liver disease is comprised of any condition that damages the liver and/or impairs liver function. Most conditions are associated with lifestyle like hepatitis infection or fatty liver disease associated with alcohol use or obesity.

What are some fatty liver disease treatments?

Fatty liver disease treatments may include lifestyle changes, medication, or surgery. Careful monitoring of liver function is required to continue fatty liver disease treatments.

What is a heart attack?

A heart attack occurs when a blockage in the blood vessels of the heart restrict blood flow. Heart attacks are very common with over 3 million cases per year.

What are heart attack symptoms?

Some heart attack symptoms include chest pain, weakness, lightheadedness, pain in jaw/neck/back, pain in one or both arms/shoulders, and shortness of breath.