Overview A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation. The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients in order to work well. If blood supply is stopped even for a short time, this can cause problems. Brain cells begin to die after...
Gluten seems to be in just about everything, from bread, pasta and beer to cosmetics and nutritional supplements. There’s lots of buzz around avoiding gluten, but what is this common ingredient and is it really bad for you? Johns Hopkins specialist in internal medicine and obesity Selvi Rajagopal, M.D., explains facts and misconceptions about gluten. What...
If you are worried about bowel or colorectal cancer you should see our general practitioner (GP) for advice and health care. If he or she believes it is warranted, your doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist or colorectal surgeon who will perform a colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer is usually slow-growing and often no symptoms are...
Most kinds of physical activity can help you take care of your diabetes. Certain activities may be unsafe for some people, such as those with low vision or nerve damage to their feet. Ask your health care team what physical activities are safe for you. Many people choose walking with friends or family members for...
Be sure to drink water before, during, and after exercise to stay well hydrated. The following are some other tips for safe physical activity when you have diabetes. Plan Ahead Talk with your health care team before you start a new physical activity routine, especially if you have other health problems. Your health care team...
Physical activity is an important part of managing your blood glucose level and staying healthy. Being active has many health benefits. Physical activity• lowers blood glucose levels• lowers blood pressure• improves blood flow• burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed• improves your mood• can prevent falls and improve memory in...
Eating the right amount of food will also help you manage your blood glucose level and your weight. Your health care team can help you figure out how much food and how many calories you should eat each day. Weight-loss planning If you are overweight or have obesity, work with your health care team to...
Some people with diabetes need to eat at about the same time each day. Others can be more flexible with the timing of their meals. Depending on your diabetes medicines or type of insulin, you may need to eat the same amount of carbohydrates at the same time each day. If you take “mealtime” insulin,...
Foods and drinks to limit include: • fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat and trans fat• foods high in salt also called sodium• sweets, such as baked goods, candy, and ice cream• beverages with added sugars, such as juice, regular soda, and regular sports or energy drinks Drink water instead of sweetened...
