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

    Get Ready For Your Full Body Scan

    A full body scan can help you spot internal problems long before they start to make themselves known. The scans can also help gauge the current state of a known health issue. No matter the reason why you're having a scan done, you'll have to do some preparation. Eating and Drinking Will Be Restricted, but Not for Long   Like most tests, you'll be restricted from eating and drinking certain things for a certain length of time before you have your scan.

    Tendonitis In Your Ankle And Have An Unsteady Gait? How This Can Be Treated

    If you have tendonitis in your ankle, this can make it difficult to walk, and you may have an unsteady gait. This can get dangerous as you could easily fall while you are walking, resulting in more injury to your ankle. Fortunately, there are treatment options available to help you, two of which are listed below.  Custom Orthotics  If the doctor finds that your ankle tendonitis is caused by abnormal foot positioning, they may suggest custom orthotics to help with this problem.

    The Do's And Don'ts Of Post-Exposure: The Covid Test, Quarantine, Masking, And More

    Were you recently exposed to a close contact who tested positive for Covid-19? From taking a Covid test to quarantine or isolation recommendations, take a look at the do's and don'ts of the post-exposure period.  Do Test At the Right Time When were you exposed to Covid? If the answer is today, yesterday, or even the day before yesterday, and you don't have symptoms, you aren't ready to get a coronavirus test.

    Physical Therapy As Fall Prevention For Seniors

    Many seniors fall each year at home, in the hospital, or in a nursing home. Falls can lead to serious injuries, such as broken bones, and they can significantly reduce the quality of life for the elderly population. There is good news. Physical therapy can be an effective way to prevent falls in seniors. Here's what you should know about physical therapy as a fall prevention tool. What Is Physical Therapy?

    Shoulder Pain: Do Not Let It Stop You From Living

    You probably didn't realize just how many things you do each day that are tied to shoulder movement. That is, until you began to feel pain in your shoulder — then, you learn that everything from brushing your hair to using the restroom involves some sort of shoulder movement. With winces of pain, you go about your day. There are things you can do to decrease the pain you experience each day.

    How Real Dispensaries Are Different From Those On TV

    If you've watched television shows and movies that feature dispensaries, then you probably have some preconceived ideas about what visiting a dispensary will be like. However, reality is rarely the same as television, and this is as true in the world of cannabis dispensaries as in any other. To ensure you're not shocked or taken aback when you visit a dispensary, take a look at these ways real marijuana dispensaries are often different than TV dispensaries.

    Why Your Doctor Might Refer You To An Orthopedic Specialist For Your Back Pain

    Back pain is a very common medical condition. Because the condition is so common, there are many medical treatments available including orthopedic medicine. The first step you should take when tackling your back pain is to speak with your family doctor. The First Steps Your Doctor CanTake Your family doctor may be able to prescribe medications that can make your back pain less serious. However, if the other treatments that your doctor recommends do not work, you might be referred to an orthopedic specialist.

    Six Pieces Of Misinformation Out There About HIV Prep Treatment

    Undergoing PrEP treatment is important for those who may be at risk of exposure to HIV. However, being properly informed about PrEP treatment is essential for taking full advantage of the effectiveness of this type of treatment. Unfortunately, some individuals are misinformed about this method of HIV prevention. The following are six pieces of misinformation out there about HIV PrEP treatment.  Those who are on PrEP don't need to worry about using condoms