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National Diabetes Month – Diabetes Awareness
Introduction November is National Diabetes Month. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has chosen to focus on the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease
Fifteen Tips to Care for Diabetic Skin, Part 2
Introduction This post provides diabetic skin care tips! In the previous Straight, No Chaser, we discussed the frailty of diabetic skin and discussed how that sets one up for
Diabetic Skin Problems, Part 1
Introduction Today we begin a discussion on diabetic skin problems. Diabetic Skin Problems If you are diabetic or caring for a diabetic, one of the things you’ve likely notic
Straight, No Chaser Diabetes Vlog
Diabetes Vlog The Straight, No Chaser vlog (video blog) series presents “health care basics” to keep you safe, healthy and out of the emergency room. Today’s Straight
Diabetes Basics and the Importance of Education
Introduction Today we focus on diabetes basics. Diabetes is a disease in which education is vital. For a diabetic, knowing the disease well allows him or her to better prevent long
Prevention and Treatment Considerations for Diabetic Eye Conditions
Introduction This posts addresses prevention and treatment considerations for diabetic eye conditions. Several of you asked about the treatment of the eye conditions resulting from
Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Eye Problems
Introduction Unfortunately, if you’re diabetic, diabetic retinopathy is likely in your future. Don’t ignore this. As you likely know, diabetics have a large amount of b
Low Blood Sugar – Hypoglycemia
Introduction Low blood sugar is as dangerous as high blood sugars. They just cause danger in different ways. In a previous post, I provided an overview of diabetes. Everyone knows
Identifying Risks of Domestic Violence
Introduction Lower your risks of domestic violence. Today we point to knowledge as the key to preventing potential life-threatening episodes in the household. This is the second i
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Straight, No Chaser: Five Frequently Asked Questions on Lupus
What is lupus? What causes it? In general terms, lupus is a disease in which your immune system malfunctions and attacks your healthy tissue. This is known as an autoimmune dis
Straight, No Chaser: Early and Delayed Puberty
The onset of puberty is an anxious enough time without it being complicated by being early or late. You may be familiar with the changes related to puberty, but you also should kno
Straight, No Chaser: Maintain Healthy Testosterone Levels Without Replacement Therapy
Male virility is a fascinating topic medically. It is truly an example of how confidence and mental fortitude (or the absence thereof) can directly translate into physical performa
Straight, No Chaser: Male Menopause (aka Andropause)
Manopause? Male Menopause? Yes, andropause is a thing (at least according to many medical authorities). Most of us are roughly familiar with menopause. You may or may not be su
Straight, No Chaser: Low Testosterone
Are you someone who had never heard of Low-T until recent commercials starting telling you that you weren’t normal? Let’s review what all the fuss is about. As most people know
Straight, No Chaser: Quick Tips for the Diabetic in Your Life
Per your requests, we occasionally feature quick tips for healthy living. Here’s an important example. If you have diabetics in your life, here are three things they should d
Straight, No Chaser: What Would You Do If Your Tongue Suddenly Swelled? Learn About Angioedema
Here at Straight, No Chaser, we want you to know how to prevent disease and injury because that’s a lot easier than the alternative. However, if and when the time comes, you
Heat Illnesses Awareness (Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Heat Stroke)
Introduction Heat Awareness Day occurs the last Friday in May instead of the first weekend in July because prevention is better than cure. Once the rains calm down across America,
Straight, No Chaser: Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergies
Whether or not you personally have a food allergy, it is likely you will find yourself in a situation with someone who does. Food allergies affect approximately 15 million American
Straight, No Chaser: Food Allergies
I often say whatever you put in your mouth either helps or harms you. Today, we discuss food allergies, which sounds like a cruel trick or something out of a horror movie, but unfo
Straight, No Chaser: So… You Skipped Your Period? Let’s Discuss Secondary Amenorrhea
It happens all the time, but one thing that makes both men and women anxious is a missed menstrual period. Everyone’s always worried about being pregnant (and you should be). Wh
