Anesthesia: Regional Anesthesia
Your surgeon has decided that you'll receive regional anesthesia. This sheet tells you what to expect with this type of anesthesia.
Your surgeon has decided that you'll receive regional anesthesia. This sheet tells you what to expect with this type of anesthesia.
Your surgeon will use monitored anesthesia care (MAC) during your upcoming surgery. This sheet tells you more about this type of anesthesia.
This sheet explains steps you may need to take to prepare for anesthesia.
Your meal plan tells you when to eat your meals and snacks, what kinds of foods to eat, and how much of each food to eat. You don't have to give up all the foods you like when you have diabetes. But you do need to follow some guidelines.
Some types of insulin work fast. Other kinds work slowly and last longer. Learn about the different types and how they work.
Diabetes pills can help to manage your blood sugar. These pills are not insulin. They work to manage your blood sugar in several ways. Read on to learn about the different types of pills for type 2 diabetes.
Most ICDs are well protected from interference with other electrical devices. But there are some devices and signals that can cause problems. Read on to learn more--and prevent these possible problems.
Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to shop in a special aisle or look for special foods. But you'll need to make healthy food choices. Here's what you need to know.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the silent killer. This is because many people who have it don't know it. You can take an easy test to see if your blood pressure is too high. If it is high, you can take steps to lower it. Doing so could save your life.
Diabetes increases your chances of developing foot problems. So inspect your feet every day. This helps you find small skin irritations before they become serious infections.