2019
A diagnosis of any type of serious memory loss is devastating for both the patient and their family. Until recently, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other forms of memory loss have been a known but completely unpredictable complication of the aging process.
Recently, however, the discovery of a genetic connection is paving the way for scientists and doctors to be able to better predict the likelihood that a patient will develop this type of health issue through the use of genetic testing.
As a diabetic, the best chance you have at reducing your risk of diabetes-related foot problems is to maintain tight control over your blood glucose. Beyond your diabetes treatment, taking good care of your feet by protecting them and staying vigilant about any signs of problems can prevent simple issues from spiraling out of control.
Protect Your Feet
When diabetes progresses and causes diabetic neuropathy, you will experience decreased sensation in your feet, making you prone to injuries.
Urgent care centers provide a valuable service that bridges the gap between your doctor's closed office and the emergency room. Yet the urgent care ward isn't a substitute for having a primary care doctor, so when you get out of your urgent care appointment, you have to take a few more steps to ensure there's no break in care. If your urgent care visit was for something acute that was solved at urgent care, you still need to follow up in the next few days because you don't want the information or the bills to get lost in the shuffle.
When you go through puberty and begin to be acutely aware of vaginal discharge in your underwear, you may initially be concerned. A visit to your OBGYN will almost always assure you that what you're experiencing is perfectly healthy. This doesn't mean that you should turn a blind eye to this discharge, however, in the years ahead. As a young woman, and especially if you're sexually active, it's important to be aware of what you're experiencing with your vaginal discharge.
