You and Your Health
June 2010 Archives
Sleep Apnea
June 30, 2010 | by Healthwise Staff
Sleep apnea means that your breathing often is blocked or partly blocked during sleep. The problem can be mild to severe, based on how often your lungs don't get enough air. continue reading »
Type 1 Diabetes
June 25, 2010 | by Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS for Swedish Covenant Hospital
Type 1 diabetes is a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making insulin. Insulin lets blood sugar—also called glucose—enter the body's cells to be used for energy. Without insulin, the cells can't get the sugar they need, and too much sugar builds up in the blood. continue reading »
Prediabetes
June 9, 2010 | by Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS for Swedish Covenant Hospital
Prediabetes is a warning sign that you are at risk for getting type 2 diabetes. It means that your blood sugar is higher than it should be. Most people who get type 2 diabetes have prediabetes first. continue reading »
