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

    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.

    5 Ways To Prepare For Cardiac Catheterization
    Cardiac catheterization is a heart test that checks for potential signs of heart disease. The way the test works is a tube is inserted in a blood vessel either in your arm or leg and then lead to your heart where imaging tests can be done. This is a very invasive test that you want to be sure you are prepared for. Here are five ways to prepare for the test:

    How To Reduce The Appearance Of Spider Veins On Your Hands
    Spider veins form when the blood vessels in a part of your body become swollen or inflamed, causing tiny purple or red marks underneath your skin that clearly show through. They can be embarrassing and frustrating for a person because it is very difficult to hide them with makeup. Here are some tips for reducing the appearance of spider veins on hands and allowing you to continue to live your life.

    Identifying The Four Muscles That Make Up Your Rotator Cuff And How Shoulder Surgery Repairs Them
    There are fifteen muscles in each of your shoulders. Out of these muscles, you can tear or injure at least half, including your deltoids, your lats (latissimus dorsi, or "back lat" muscles) and the four muscles that make up each rotator cuff. In each case, a torn muscle may heal on its own, if given enough time and immobilized. However, some shoulder muscle injuries are so severe that they need surgery to heal correctly.