About Me

Learning About Diabetes Diagnosis, Treatment and Research

Welcome to my site, my name is Jess Indaja. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after struggling with my weight throughout my teen years and adulthood. My doctor informed me about all of the dangers associated with my diet and exercise habits. I was encouraged to change the way I ate and moved in an effort to reverse my blood sugar problem. I made the changes, but still struggle with controlling my blood sugar. After going through this trying situation, I decided to make a site that may help others with problems associated with type 2 diabetes. I will discuss diagnostic procedures, treatments and medical research concerning this disease. I hope you visit often and learn all you can to control your type 2 diabetes or help others with this condition.

Learning About Diabetes Diagnosis, Treatment and Research

    Tips For Controlling Swelling After Elbow Surgery
    Getting elbow surgery can feel like a major hassle because it reduces the amount of use that you get out of your arm and can be very painful. One way to make the rehabilitation process and healing process go more smoothly is to actively control your swelling. Here are some tips for controlling the swelling in your elbow after surgery. 1. Keep Your Elbow Elevated For the first few weeks after your surgery, try to keep your elbow elevated so that it is above your heart whenever possible.

    Say Goodbye To Unsightly Hairs With These 2 All-Natural DIY Masks
    Are you suffering from abnormal hair growth on your face or body, a condition known as hirsutism? If so, you're not alone. In some cases, this is caused by excess male hormones in the body. Sometimes, it is a result of certain medications that you may be taking. Regardless of the reason, unwanted hair growth can be a very embarrassing problem. Here are a couple of at-home remedies that you can do to help eradicate the growth of unwanted hair:

    5 Tips For Taking Care Of A Power Wheelchair For Newbies
    If you just recently purchased a power wheelchair, learning how to take care of it can feel overwhelming. However, with proper care and maintenance, your power wheelchair can last for a long time. Here are a few things you need to know about wheelchair maintenance as a new wheelchair owner.   Read The Owner's Manual Set the owner's manual out where you will see it and make a point of reading or skimming through it within the first week or two of getting your new power wheelchair.

    Protect Your Skin This Winter With These 4 Tips
    A lot of people may feel more comfortable about their bodies in the winter because they are able to cover it more. Even though you won't be baring as much of your body in the winter as you would in the summer, you still want to ensure you are maintaining it. The cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin causing it to flake, dry, and hurt. During the summer, your skin is privy to the extra humidity present.

    3 Changes You Can Make In Your Life That May Reduce Lower Back Pain
    If you suffer from low back pain on a regular basis, you may wonder if the pain will ever go away. Luckily, there are some life changes you can make which might be able to offer you some relief. Here are some things you can do that may reduce the pain you feel in your lower back. Sleep More According to one study, 53% of people who have lower back pain have insomnia.

    Exercising With Bunions: What You Can Do To Reduce Pain
    Some people subscribe to the "no pain, no gain" school of exercise. But if you have bunions and exercising is becoming more and more painful, this is your body's way of telling you that it's not happy with what you're doing. Instead of trying to push through the pain – or giving up on exercise completely – consider modifying your exercise routine to take your bunions into account. Jogging, Running, And High-Impact Exercise

    Surgery For Spina Bifida: What The Procedure Entails
    Back surgeons often perform pain-relieving procedures that increase the quality of their patients' lives. With spina bifida, however, it is more about saving the patient's life rather than just increasing the quality of life. The surgical procedures for spina bifida are very delicate, dangerous and intricate. Depending on the gravity of the patient's spina bifida, the back surgeons may need to perform several complex surgeries all at once. They may also stretch the surgeries out to allow the patient time to heal.

    Knowing The Signs Of A Bee Sting Allergy
    If you have a small child, you will not know if they are allergic to getting stung by a bee until they are confronted with the actual situation. Knowing the signs of anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction) will help you make the determination as to whether you need to seek medical treatment for your child at a hospital or if you can administer remedies at home to ease the pain associated from the sting. Here are some of the signs to look for after your child is stung by a bee and how to handle this type of emergency if there is indeed an allergy problem.