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Diabetes: Assessing Your Risk
Diabetes strikes nearly 26 million adults and children nationwide each year — and age, gender and race are partly to blame. Diabetes develops when there is too much glucose or sugar in the blood — which we need for fuel …
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Healthy Living Tips for Diabetics and Their Caregivers
The complications from diabetes increase as we age, requiring a high level of diligence to manage this disease. Fortunately, it's never too late to learn how to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …
The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Occasional disruptions to your sleep pattern is normal, but not treating sleep apnea can be worse than just being tired the next day. Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are often undiagnosed. You may feel the symptoms without realizing you are …
Categories: Sleep Disorders
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Diabetes 101: Symptoms and Treatment
Diabetes is a growing problem in America. Get educated at St. Petersburg General. Diabetes is a disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans. November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes can be one of three types. Type 1 diabetes is diagnosed …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: age, American Diabetes Month, diabetes, diet, exercise, FL, gestational, glucose, insulin, November, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, sugar, symptoms, treatment, type 1, type 2, weight
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Staying Active as You Age
Staying active will keep you feeling young and keep your body in shape as you age. Getting older may be a time to slow down and smell the roses, but don’t rest on your laurels. This September, which is Healthy …
Categories: Health for Seniors
Tags: active, activity, aging, Arthritis, bones, diabetes, exercise, FL, healthy aging month, heart, injury, joints, lifestyle, physical fitness, seniors, social, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, workout
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Wound Care When You Have Diabetes
If you live with diabetes, you know how serious a wound can be. While a stubbed toe might not be a big deal to most people, for you it's an issue to watch. Here's why: Many people who have diabetes …
Medical Tests Every Woman Should Have
In addition to an annual wellness visit, there are certain medical tests that every woman should be sure to have. In honor of National Women’s Health Week, which is May 13 – May 19, take time to talk with your …
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Top Tips for Managing Your Diabetes
Living with diabetes can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. When you understand your diabetes and treat your body right, you can live life to its fullest. Knowledge can give you power over your diabetes. Diabetes is a …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: blood sugar, diabetes, diabetic, diet, exercise, FL, gestational, glucose, insulin, medication, monitor, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, type 1, type 2
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Knowing the Signs of Heart Attack
When you think of February, what comes to mind? Super Bowl? Valentine’s Day? Presidents Day? Well, also remember that it’s American Heart Month. Heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States, and thousands of people have …
Categories: Cardiac Health
Tags: chest pain, chest pain center, diabetes, diet, exercise, FL, heart attack, heart disease, obesity, signs, smoking, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg Hospital, symptoms, treatment
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Wound Care for Those with Diabetes
Living with diabetes is a daily balancing act. If you have diabetes and get injured, you need to know how to protect yourself from further danger. Diabetes can lead to itchy dry skin. Compromised skin can crack easily, allowing germs and …
Categories: About Diabetes
Tags: amputation, diabetes, FL, infection, injury, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg General Hospital, wound care
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