On this page: Diabetes can affect almost every part of your body, including your heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes is also linked to some types of cancer. You may be able to prevent or delay diabetes health problems by leading a healthy lifestyle, taking your medicines, and managing your blood glucose level, also called blood sugar level. […]
Healthy Moments Episode: Oct. 16, 2023 You may know that diabetes can damage organs like the eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know it can also impact your oral health?Listen Now Download the MP3 audio file (MP3, 1.94 MB) Transcript DR. RODGERS: You may know that diabetes can damage organs like the eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you […]
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is loose, watery stools three or more times a day. Diarrhea may be acute, persistent, or chronic: How common is diarrhea? Diarrhea is a common problem. Acute diarrhea is more common than persistent or chronic diarrhea. Researchers estimate that about 179 million cases of acute diarrhea occur in the United States each year.1 What are […]
In this section: What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and irritation in your digestive tract. Most commonly, Crohn’s affects your small intestine and the beginning of your large intestine. However, the disease can affect any part of your digestive tract, from your mouth to your anus. Learn more about your digestive system and how it works. Crohn’s disease […]
In this section: What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs. Viruses NIH external link invade normal cells in your body. Many viruses cause infections that can spread from person to person. The […]
In this section: What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs. Viruses NIH external link invade normal cells in your body. Many viruses cause infections that can be spread from person to person. […]
In this section: What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the body become injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs. Viruses NIH external link invade normal cells in your body. Many viruses cause infections that can be spread from person to person. […]
How can I tell if I am at a healthy weight? Two measurements—your body mass index (BMI) and your waist size—can help you figure out if you’re at a healthy weight. Body mass index Body mass index (BMI) is a measurement that estimates if a person has a healthy weight, overweight, or obesity. Having overweight or obesity can increase […]
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Glucose is your body’s main source of energy. Your body can make glucose, but glucose also comes from the food you eat. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that helps glucose get into your cells to be used for energy. If […]
Many factors can affect your weight, including Lifestyle habits Lifestyle habits—including the foods and beverages you consume and how active you are in your daily life—can also affect your weight. If you take in more calories from food or beverages than you use during physical activity and through daily living, such as doing housework or walking to […]