Endocrine Health

Perimenopause Symptoms

December 21, 2010 Aging

Perimenopause symptoms begin appearing ten to fifteen years before the onset of menopause. Most women begin perimenopause when in their 40s and 50s, but it is not uncommon for women in their 30s to begin showing early perimenopause symptoms. Many of these signs and symptoms are subtle and almost go unnoticed, while others are more [...]

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Low Estrogen Symptoms

December 17, 2010 Aging

While low estrogen symptoms may be an indicator that menopause is on its way, but younger women are also susceptible to a number of different hormonal conditions that can affect estrogen levels. Women may also suffer from estrogen deficiency symptoms following a hysterectomy that includes the removal of the ovaries, as most of the estrogen [...]

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What Causes Diabetes?

August 27, 2010 Childhood Diseases

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that relates to how our bodies process and make use of available energy. While there is no concrete answer as to what causes diabetes, ongoing research has identified a number of different risk factors for diabetes. What this means for you is that you can, to some extent, prevent diabetes [...]

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How Does Exercise Affect Diabetes?

August 27, 2010 Cardiovascular Disease

“How does exercise affect diabetes?” is the first question a diabetic patient asks when told by a doctor that one of the best things that can be done in order to treat his condition is to exercise regularly. In fact, lifestyle modification through diet and exercise is the single best way that type 2 diabetes [...]

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Why Is My Blood Sugar Higher In The Morning Than At Bedtime?

August 5, 2010 Diabetes

“Why is my blood sugar higher in the morning than at bedtime?” is one of the most confusing questions that new diabetics are confronted with after they start monitoring their blood glucose levels regularly. After all, blood sugar levels rise after a meal and then drop when you go without eating, so why should they [...]

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