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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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What to Expect During an ER Visit
Knowing what to expect can take some of the stress out of an unexpected emergency. You can’t be prepared for an emergency, but rest assured that St. Petersburg General is prepared to provide the best treatment for you and your …
Top Tips for Managing Arthritis
Are you suffering from arthritis? Ask yourself these questions to determine if you’re doing everything possible to effectively manage your condition. Am I maintaining a healthy weight? Being overweight places extra stress on joints, which can aggravate stiffness, pain and …
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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How Our Cancer Care Center Can Help You
If you are like most people, your life has been touched by cancer in some way. Perhaps you have cared for a cancer patient or supported a family member who fought the disease. Maybe you have had your own cancer …
Understanding Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a topic people are often too embarrassed to talk about. However, it’s a more common problem than many people may realize, and a problem that may be made better with answers to some important questions. What …
Support for Sleep Apnea
Sleep is a time for your body to be at rest. Having a sleep disorder like sleep apnea has the opposite effect on your heart, brain and body. Sleep apnea can be mild or severe and may exist with or …
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Tags: Sleep, Sleep Apnea, St Pete hospital, support group, tired, treatment
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