Mike is a 45-year-old man recently diagnosed with diabetes. He was prescribed metformin and insulin by his primary care provider. He is concerned that the insulin will lower his blood sugar. What advice do you have for him?
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease where your…
Highlights of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung infection that causes the air sacs in one or both lungs to become inflamed, causing difficulty in breathing.
Pneumonia can be life-threatening, especially in young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses.
The signs of pneumonia can be subtle…
Highlights of Acute Leukemia
Acute leukemia is a blood cancer that starts in your bone marrow, where a large number of white blood cells are produced that don’t work and crowd out healthy cells.
Symptoms of acute leukemia appear quickly and may include extreme tiredness, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, bone or joint…
Highlights of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma accounts for 75–85% of liver cancers and is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
The most important risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma is chronic liver disease, particularly hepatitis B or C infection, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
About 30% of the cases of hepatocellular…
Highlights of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) develops when the body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the extra demands of pregnancy, leading to higher blood glucose levels.
Women who are overweight or suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are at higher risk of developing GDM.
Many women with gestational diabetes don’t…
Have you ever wondered what would happen if we didn’t sleep? Imagine a life without enough sleep. Sounds tempting, right?
You’d have so much more time to pursue your passions, tackle projects, and explore the world. But here’s what you do not know: the consequences are far from inspiring.
First, let’s talk about cognitive function. Without sleep,…
Highlights of Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when your body lacks enough iron to produce healthy red blood cells.
Women of childbearing age, pregnant women, young children, and people with chronic health conditions are at higher risk for iron deficiency anemia.
Iron deficiency anemia can cause depression, anxiety, and…

