(BlackDoctor.org) – In the simplest terms, having diabetes means your blood sugar (also called glucose) is too high. It’s a serious disease ... Read More
Health Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus In African Americans
Diabetes (DM) is the fourth leading cause of death in AA. About 2.3 million (approximately 10.8 per cent) of African Americans in the United ... Read More
Alternative Devices For Checking Insulin
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many people who take insulin to manage their diabetes inject the insulin with a needle and syringe that delivers ... Read More
Diabetes in the Black Community
(BlackDoctor.org) -- You can get diabetes if your body does not use insulin right. Insulin changes the sugars in food into energy. Type 1 ... Read More
There May Be A Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss
(BlackDoctor.org) -- There's some truth to the old wives' tale that "for every child, the mother loses a tooth," according to a New York ... Read More
Natural Remedies For Gingivitis
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Healthy gums can lead to more smiles and fewer visits to the dentist. Beat the bacteria that cause swollen gums and bad ... Read More
Gum Disease 101: Why It Starts And How To Stop It
If you have been told you have periodontal (gum) disease, you're not alone. An estimated 80 percent of American adults currently have some ... Read More
Gum Care Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes and Its Complications
(BlackDoctor.org) -- People with type 2 diabetes can help control the disease by taking better care of their teeth and gums. That's the ... Read More
Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Taking good care of teeth and gums may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection, a U.S. study finds. Researchers ... Read More
Oral Health is Improving
Americans have something new to smile about. A government report released Thursday found that their oral health has significantly improved ... Read More
Q&A: Exercise and Prediabetes
Q: What impact does physical activity have on type 2 and prediabetes? How much and what types of exercise are recommended? Answer: ... Read More
Tips For Colon Cancer Prevention
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Screening for colon cancer is a very important prevention factor. Some colon cancers develop from benign polyps. ... Read More