Health Conditions

Heartburn and GERD

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) does not close ... Read More

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Functional disorders Functional disorders are those in which the bowel looks normal but doesn't work properly. They are the most common ... Read More

Suffering From Constipation

Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may ... Read More

The Diabetes Epidemic Among African Americans

(BlackDoctor.org) -- WHAT IS DIABETES? • Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in ... Read More

Alternative Devices For Taking Insulin

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Many people who take insulin to manage their diabetes inject the insulin with a needle and syringe that delivers ... Read More

Take Charge Of Your Diabetes

Controlling Your Diabetes Keeping a Balance A Few Things About Food A Few Things About Physical Activity A Few Things About ... Read More

Seniors And Diabetes

(BlackDoctor.org) It should come as no surprise to any of us to hear that Diabetes is one of the top contributors to death in America today. ... Read More

Dangers of Diabetes

Almost everyone knows someone who has diabetes. An estimated 18.2 million people in the United States—6.3 percent of the population—have ... Read More

Eliminate Disparities In Diabetes

Diabetes was the sixth leading cause of death in the year 2000.1 More than 20.8 million Americans have diabetes. Diabetes is a group of ... Read More

Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People with diabetes have problems converting food to energy. After a ... Read More

Diabetes: Taking The Steps To Lower The Risk