Care and Conditions

Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) is also called Type 1.5 diabetes. It’s a slow progression of the Type 1 diabetes autoimmune attack. The body produces antibodies causing it to attack and destroy insulin producing cells, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose/blood sugar).

Infectious conjunctivitis is common among children. With school back in session, it may be helpful knowing the symptoms of conjunctivitis, how to treat them and how long your child will be contagious. 

It'll take just 60 seconds of your time to watch our Health Watch video on a procedure to diagnose and remove lung cancer in one procedure. 

The progression of Alzheimer's disease can be heartbreaking for sufferers and families. In the early stages, patients may experience minor memory loss and confusion – known as mild cognitive decline.

We know sleep is important to our well-being. But getting it can be challenging. Stress, caffeine and poor work/life balance can interfere a restful night.

UMass Memorial Health is debunking myths about osteoporosis. Unlike mammograms and colonoscopies, osteoporosis and bone density tests don’t get as much airtime or visibility. As a result, we’ve heard myths about the disease and screenings, and we want to set the record straight. 

Fecal incontinence is a common, yet embarrassing, condition. It happens when the anal sphincter muscle (located at the end of the rectum and controls the release of stool) doesn’t work properly, leading to involuntary or unexpected loss of bowel control.

When you’re sick, even with just a cold, your blood glucose level may rise. Knowing what to do if you get sick, talking to your care team and having the right supplies on hand are important. Not sure what your sick-day plan is? Be sure to talk to your diabetes provider.