By Roger Guzman
The A1C test is also known as a glycated hemoglobin test which determines how well the blood sugar is managed. The doctor collects blood from a vein which the lab technician measures for the concentration of hemoglobin molecules found in the red blood cells. Some glucose are attached to these and the test indicates the average blood glucose level over the past two or three months.
What is glycated hemoglobin? Hemoglobin is the protein found in the red blood cells which links up to the glucose in the blood. This makes the hemoglobin glycated or sugar coated and the more sugar is there in the blood, the more glycated the hemoglobin becomes. The glycated hemoglobin remains sugar coated until the red blood cell's life is over which is about 120 days.
The results of the test show what percentage of the hemoglobin is glycated. Here are the results and what they mean:
People without diabetes have a normal reading of 4-6%.
The target goal for most diabetics is less than 7%.
Result of more than 7% is a concern and may indicate the need to change the treatment plan.
People may need different goals so consult with the doctor to find out what is the best specific goal. Despite the fact that the target for most is less than 7%, for others it may have to be less than that. For example, a pregnant woman may need a goal of less than 6% instead of the 7% indicated above. She will have a stricter goal to reach.
Another point to remember is that the normal range for A1C values may be different from one lab to another so tell the doctor if the test was done somewhere else. The doctor will then take this fact into consideration in interpreting the test results.
How frequent should the A1C test be done? The doctor will probably recommend this testing every three months especially if the treatment has changed or if the person is not reaching his blood glucose goal. If the blood glucose level is under control, then it is recommended that the test be done at least two times a year.
How does the A1C test help? This test can be helpful in many ways. When there is a problem about controlling the blood glucose level and the doctor is considering to prescribe medication instead, he may give the lifestyle change a chance to do its magic and wait for the improvement in the diet and exercise plans.
The doctor may recommend to increase the time for exercise and then have one get the A1C test after two or three months. If there is an improvement in the test results then it goes to show that all that is needed is an increased amount of exercise.
The A1C test will also give an alert as to some problems. If the reading has been normal for several months and a few years and all of a sudden the test shows abnormal reading, then this is an alert to change the treatment plan. This test also shows the risk of complications. The higher the test result is, the greater is the risk.
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Brief Biography: Dr. Guzman worked for the Atlantic Health Corporation and was consultant to St. Joseph's Hospital, Sussex Mental Health Clinic, and St. Stephen Mental Health Clinic for many years. He was Director of Forensic Psychiatry at Centracare for ten years and published numerous articles in the Journal of the American College of Forensic Psychiatry and other medical magazines.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes and Treatment
By Vinay Gupta
What is diabetes? There are two types of diabetes.Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and more than 85 - 90 % diabetics in the US fall in this category. Type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin resistance and obesity and is fast becoming an epidemic in the entire world. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by a lack of insulin (a hormone) in the human body. Insulin is needed by the body to metabolize (breakdown) the sugar that we eat. When insulin is not available the sugar levels in the body can rise to extremely high levels which can cause diseases of various body parts like the kidneys, eyes, nerves, hearts etc. Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms, and it is often discovered accidentally after routine medical check ups or when you are being screened for something else. If present, the symptoms might include: * increased production of urine * unusual thirst * tiredness * loss of weight Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin. This happens when the body's tissues (eg muscle), do not fully respond to insulin and so cannot make use of the glucose in the blood for energy. The pancreas responds by producing more insulin. In addition the liver, where glucose is stored, releases more glucose to try to increase the amount available. Eventually the pancreas becomes less able to produce enough insulin and the tissues become more resistant to insulin. As a result, blood glucose levels slowly start to rise. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, there is little tendency toward ketoacidosis in Type 2 diabetes, though it is not unknown. One effect that can occur is nonketonic hyperglycemia which also quite dangerous, though it must be treated very differently. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a chronic, progressive disease that has no clearly established cure. There are two main goals of treatment of the disease: 1. reduction of mortality and concomitant morbidity (from assorted diabetic complications) 2. preservation of quality of life Type 2 is initially treated by adjustment in diet and exercise, and by weight loss, especially in obese patients. There are several drugs available for type 2 diabetics -- most are unsuitable or even dangerous for use by type 1 diabetics. Metformin and second-generation sulfonylureas are the preferred choices for most with type 2. If antidiabetic drugs fails, insulin therapy may be necessary - usually in addition to oral medication therapy - to maintain normal glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives. For more information about diabetes types 2 visit http://www.simplyanswer.com and get the assistance of medical experts online.
What is diabetes? There are two types of diabetes.Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, and more than 85 - 90 % diabetics in the US fall in this category. Type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin resistance and obesity and is fast becoming an epidemic in the entire world. In type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. Diabetes is a metabolic disease caused by a lack of insulin (a hormone) in the human body. Insulin is needed by the body to metabolize (breakdown) the sugar that we eat. When insulin is not available the sugar levels in the body can rise to extremely high levels which can cause diseases of various body parts like the kidneys, eyes, nerves, hearts etc. Many people with type 2 diabetes have no symptoms, and it is often discovered accidentally after routine medical check ups or when you are being screened for something else. If present, the symptoms might include: * increased production of urine * unusual thirst * tiredness * loss of weight Type 2 diabetes develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin. This happens when the body's tissues (eg muscle), do not fully respond to insulin and so cannot make use of the glucose in the blood for energy. The pancreas responds by producing more insulin. In addition the liver, where glucose is stored, releases more glucose to try to increase the amount available. Eventually the pancreas becomes less able to produce enough insulin and the tissues become more resistant to insulin. As a result, blood glucose levels slowly start to rise. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, there is little tendency toward ketoacidosis in Type 2 diabetes, though it is not unknown. One effect that can occur is nonketonic hyperglycemia which also quite dangerous, though it must be treated very differently. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a chronic, progressive disease that has no clearly established cure. There are two main goals of treatment of the disease: 1. reduction of mortality and concomitant morbidity (from assorted diabetic complications) 2. preservation of quality of life Type 2 is initially treated by adjustment in diet and exercise, and by weight loss, especially in obese patients. There are several drugs available for type 2 diabetics -- most are unsuitable or even dangerous for use by type 1 diabetics. Metformin and second-generation sulfonylureas are the preferred choices for most with type 2. If antidiabetic drugs fails, insulin therapy may be necessary - usually in addition to oral medication therapy - to maintain normal glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives. For more information about diabetes types 2 visit http://www.simplyanswer.com and get the assistance of medical experts online.
Stop Tinnitus and Ringing Ears
By Gerry Restrivera
Ringing ears is the layman’s word for tinnitus and millions of people are suffering from this condition. Although only a handful seeks medical help, tinnitus is a serious problem that is hard to live and deal with. It is important for them to find a way to stop tinnitus and ringing ears to feel better and improve the quality of their life.
Ringing, buzzing or humming noise in the ears is a real annoyance to everyone suffering from tinnitus. It can interfere with your normal life and everyday activities. You cannot focus or concentrate on a certain task due to the disturbing noise that is always with you wherever you go. Imagine how annoying and frustrating this condition is. It would be a relief to stop tinnitus and ringing ears permanently.
Some people may experience tinnitus intermittently hearing only mild humming noise in the ears and disappear after a few seconds. But there are those who have more severe condition to the point that the noise is persistent, loud, affecting their life and they cannot function as normal as they want to be. Whether you are experiencing mild or loud noise in your ears, you need to understand that this is not normal. You need to be checked by a doctor or experts to know the severity of your condition and to know how to stop tinnitus and ringing ears.
There are many tinnitus sufferers who get frustrated and failed to stop tinnitus and ringing ears with the available treatments. You also have to know that while there are treatments effective for others, there are cases that those treatments are not as effective to other sufferers. But this should not discourage you from finding the right treatment and remedy that will work for you. Tinnitus is a very disturbing condition and it is worth the effort to continuously look for the right treatment to stop tinnitus and ringing ears.
Did you know that there is a simple, inexpensive, easy way to stop tinnitus and ringing ears that you can do at home in just a few minutes a day? To learn about a complete program to eliminate that annoying ringing noise in your ears and end tinnitus for good visit Cure for Tinnitus
To know more about tinnitus treatment visit Cure for Tinnitus
To know more about beauty and health remedies visit Great Discovery-Health and Beauty
Ringing ears is the layman’s word for tinnitus and millions of people are suffering from this condition. Although only a handful seeks medical help, tinnitus is a serious problem that is hard to live and deal with. It is important for them to find a way to stop tinnitus and ringing ears to feel better and improve the quality of their life.
Ringing, buzzing or humming noise in the ears is a real annoyance to everyone suffering from tinnitus. It can interfere with your normal life and everyday activities. You cannot focus or concentrate on a certain task due to the disturbing noise that is always with you wherever you go. Imagine how annoying and frustrating this condition is. It would be a relief to stop tinnitus and ringing ears permanently.
Some people may experience tinnitus intermittently hearing only mild humming noise in the ears and disappear after a few seconds. But there are those who have more severe condition to the point that the noise is persistent, loud, affecting their life and they cannot function as normal as they want to be. Whether you are experiencing mild or loud noise in your ears, you need to understand that this is not normal. You need to be checked by a doctor or experts to know the severity of your condition and to know how to stop tinnitus and ringing ears.
There are many tinnitus sufferers who get frustrated and failed to stop tinnitus and ringing ears with the available treatments. You also have to know that while there are treatments effective for others, there are cases that those treatments are not as effective to other sufferers. But this should not discourage you from finding the right treatment and remedy that will work for you. Tinnitus is a very disturbing condition and it is worth the effort to continuously look for the right treatment to stop tinnitus and ringing ears.
Did you know that there is a simple, inexpensive, easy way to stop tinnitus and ringing ears that you can do at home in just a few minutes a day? To learn about a complete program to eliminate that annoying ringing noise in your ears and end tinnitus for good visit Cure for Tinnitus
To know more about tinnitus treatment visit Cure for Tinnitus
To know more about beauty and health remedies visit Great Discovery-Health and Beauty
TomoTherapy the Most Recent Advancement in Hi-Tech Cancer Treatment
By VantageOncology
TomoTherapy, a commercialized form of IMRT, is the latest is radiation delivery systems. First used in 2003, TomoTherapy treatment is so new, that many oncologists aren't even trained on it. However, TomoTherapy is gaining speed and is now used in over 100 locations across the United States, Europe, and Asia.The term TomoTherapy comes from the Greek word "tomos," which means "section".
Tomography, for example, is medical imaging technology that images "sections" of the body, more commonly referred to as "slices" in the medical community. Thus, TomoTherapy could be referred to as "slice therapy".
The "slicing" comes from TomoTherapy's ability to deliver radiation from multiple angles, rather than from several fixed positions, as the delivery system spins around the patient.
This allows continuous delivery of radiation to the target, providing a higher dose than what is traditionally possible.Furthermore, TomoTherapy combines a highly sophisticated form of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), treatment planning, and CT image guided patient positioning. Combining these technologies allows radiation oncologists to obtain an up-to-date image of a tumor location, position the patient, direct treatment right before delivery, and make last-minute adjustments if necessary.
Essentially, TomoTherapy allows for more accurate, higher dose delivery of radiation treatment while minimizing healthy-tissue damage as well 6as treatment and recovery times.TomoTherapy is commonly used to treat cancers of the lungs, head and neck, breast, prostate, and others. If you are looking at treatment options and wish to consider TomoTherapy, you should ask your doctor specifically about it. Because it is so new not all doctors are aware of it and its advantages over conventional treatment for certain types of cancer.
If TomoTherapy is right for you, a radiation oncologist that has been specially trained in TomoTherapy will be required.
Because of its limited distribution, few doctors receive TomoTherapy training during their residency.
However, because TomoTherapy is a combination of existing technologies, the experience level in TomoTherapy specifically is less important than a doctor's overall experience in radiation treatment.
Author Bio:- Vantage Oncology is dedicated to this idea of improving care for patients and their families who are affected by cancer. Our commitment to Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), radiosurgery and TomoTherapy continues as we search for newer and better ways to treat cancer and improve the lives of cancer survivors.
TomoTherapy, a commercialized form of IMRT, is the latest is radiation delivery systems. First used in 2003, TomoTherapy treatment is so new, that many oncologists aren't even trained on it. However, TomoTherapy is gaining speed and is now used in over 100 locations across the United States, Europe, and Asia.The term TomoTherapy comes from the Greek word "tomos," which means "section".
Tomography, for example, is medical imaging technology that images "sections" of the body, more commonly referred to as "slices" in the medical community. Thus, TomoTherapy could be referred to as "slice therapy".
The "slicing" comes from TomoTherapy's ability to deliver radiation from multiple angles, rather than from several fixed positions, as the delivery system spins around the patient.
This allows continuous delivery of radiation to the target, providing a higher dose than what is traditionally possible.Furthermore, TomoTherapy combines a highly sophisticated form of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), treatment planning, and CT image guided patient positioning. Combining these technologies allows radiation oncologists to obtain an up-to-date image of a tumor location, position the patient, direct treatment right before delivery, and make last-minute adjustments if necessary.
Essentially, TomoTherapy allows for more accurate, higher dose delivery of radiation treatment while minimizing healthy-tissue damage as well 6as treatment and recovery times.TomoTherapy is commonly used to treat cancers of the lungs, head and neck, breast, prostate, and others. If you are looking at treatment options and wish to consider TomoTherapy, you should ask your doctor specifically about it. Because it is so new not all doctors are aware of it and its advantages over conventional treatment for certain types of cancer.
If TomoTherapy is right for you, a radiation oncologist that has been specially trained in TomoTherapy will be required.
Because of its limited distribution, few doctors receive TomoTherapy training during their residency.
However, because TomoTherapy is a combination of existing technologies, the experience level in TomoTherapy specifically is less important than a doctor's overall experience in radiation treatment.
Author Bio:- Vantage Oncology is dedicated to this idea of improving care for patients and their families who are affected by cancer. Our commitment to Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), radiosurgery and TomoTherapy continues as we search for newer and better ways to treat cancer and improve the lives of cancer survivors.
Motion Sickness is More Than Being Dizzy
By Ken C. Morris
You will notice that motion sickness is something that everybody has at some point of another, even if it just mild nausea. You will find that when it comes to motion sickness, you will want to think about the form of transportation that you are using and even where you are seating. More people are more likely to get motion sickness in the back of a car rather than the front of the car. You will also find that the most common symptoms of motion sickness are nausea and vertigo. This was my experience during a bus tour through Murcia, Spain.
There are some people who will experience a part of seasickness because of the swaying of the waves and the boat. You may even feel the seasickness the moment that you step up on board. You will find that even when the boat is not moving, you will become influenced by the waves and still feel a bit of motion sickness.
There are man things that will cause seasickness or motion sickness and you will find that it is mostly, because the body will become confused from the motion. Sometimes it is from the irregular pressure that the motion puts on the body, but it can also be become the motion will confuse the body with the normal sway of the earth to a sway of irregular behavior.
There are many tricks that you will want to use to help you to deal with your seasickness or motion sickness. You will want to consult an expert when it comes to dealing with the seasickness. You will be given medication to help you reduce all the symptoms of the seasickness or motion sickness. You will also want to lie on your back while sleeping on a cruise because you will end feeling the waves move more when you sleep on your side.
You will also want to keep in mind that there are many other things that you can do to help you cope with the motion sickness, but the fact is you cannot allow your motion sickness to take over the way that you feel about traveling. You need to learn how to confront the symptoms and talk to your doctor to find out ways that you can conquer the disorder.
With the help of some fresh air you will be able to get over the motion sickness and all the symptoms of the disorder. You will also find that there's is a lot of other things that you can do to help yourself out.
Being really interested in traveling to murcia spain and murcia weather, Ken Morris is writing lots of informative papers on this particular topic. You might find out more about his observations on map of murcia spain over at http://www.alicante-spain.com/murcia.html and many different sources for map of murcia spain information.
You will notice that motion sickness is something that everybody has at some point of another, even if it just mild nausea. You will find that when it comes to motion sickness, you will want to think about the form of transportation that you are using and even where you are seating. More people are more likely to get motion sickness in the back of a car rather than the front of the car. You will also find that the most common symptoms of motion sickness are nausea and vertigo. This was my experience during a bus tour through Murcia, Spain.
There are some people who will experience a part of seasickness because of the swaying of the waves and the boat. You may even feel the seasickness the moment that you step up on board. You will find that even when the boat is not moving, you will become influenced by the waves and still feel a bit of motion sickness.
There are man things that will cause seasickness or motion sickness and you will find that it is mostly, because the body will become confused from the motion. Sometimes it is from the irregular pressure that the motion puts on the body, but it can also be become the motion will confuse the body with the normal sway of the earth to a sway of irregular behavior.
There are many tricks that you will want to use to help you to deal with your seasickness or motion sickness. You will want to consult an expert when it comes to dealing with the seasickness. You will be given medication to help you reduce all the symptoms of the seasickness or motion sickness. You will also want to lie on your back while sleeping on a cruise because you will end feeling the waves move more when you sleep on your side.
You will also want to keep in mind that there are many other things that you can do to help you cope with the motion sickness, but the fact is you cannot allow your motion sickness to take over the way that you feel about traveling. You need to learn how to confront the symptoms and talk to your doctor to find out ways that you can conquer the disorder.
With the help of some fresh air you will be able to get over the motion sickness and all the symptoms of the disorder. You will also find that there's is a lot of other things that you can do to help yourself out.
Being really interested in traveling to murcia spain and murcia weather, Ken Morris is writing lots of informative papers on this particular topic. You might find out more about his observations on map of murcia spain over at http://www.alicante-spain.com/murcia.html and many different sources for map of murcia spain information.
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