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- Bronchitis
Bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of your lungs. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bronchitis at WebMD.
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
Learn basic information about toxic shock syndrome from the experts at WebMD.
- What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?
WebMD explains a common complication of diabetes -- neuropathy -- and how it can damage the nerves in your feet and legs.
- Diabetes and Blurred Vision
WebMD takes a look at some eye care guidelines for people with diabetes.
- Diabetes Foot Care
Proper foot care is critical for people with diabetes. WebMD experts offer tips for proper foot care.
- Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?
Learn more from WebMD about the different eye problems that can arise with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
- Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes
Being able to read and understand food and nutrition labels is essential, especially for those with diabetes. WebMD explains how to interpret the Nutrition Facts label on your packaged foods.
- Diabetes and Salt
WebMD offers tips for lowering the amount of salt we eat.
- Managing Stress When You Have Diabetes
It's essential to manage stress -- even more so if you live with diabetes. WebMD offers tips for coping with everyday stressors.
- Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
WebMD explains the link between diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Your Diabetes Care Team
If you have diabetes, learn from the experts at WebMD about the people that you should have on your diabetes care team.
- Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot for Diabetes
WebMD provides a step-by-step guide on giving yourself insulin injections if you have diabetes.
- Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure. Find out more about diabetic neuropathy.
- The Link Between Stroke and Diabetes
Diabetes greatly increases the risk of stroke. Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of stroke.
- Diabetes and Alcohol
Learn more from WebMD about how drinking alcohol affects diabetes.
- What Do Urine Tests Say About Diabetes?
The role of urine testing in people with diabetes.
- How and When to Test Your Blood Sugar With Diabetes
WebMD explains blood sugar testing and diabetes.
- How Do I Manage My Blood Sugar When I’m Sick?
If you have diabetes and are sick with a cold, flu, or stomach bug, find out the steps to take to get well quickly and prevent complications.
- The Facts About Carbs, Fiber, and Diabetes
Learn about carbohydrate counting and fiber intake for those with diabetes.
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do I Have It?
WebMD explains diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition that results from having high blood sugars for too long.
- Early Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Knowing the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes -- and getting early medical intervention -- can help you prevent more serious complications. WebMD tells you what to look for.
- Hypoglycemia: When Your Blood Sugar Gets Too Low
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, a common problem in people with diabetes.
- Understanding HbA1c: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Find out why the hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c) is so important for people with diabetes.
- Hyperglycemia: What Is It?
Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a serious problem if you have diabetes. Know the causes and ways to prevent this condition.
- Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise is key to lifetime management of type 2 diabetes. Learn more about exercising the right way.
- Diabetes Basics
Learn the basics about all types of diabetes from the experts at WebMD.
- Heart Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes greatly increases the risk of heart disease. Learn about the risk factors and how to lower them.
- Diabetes and Cholesterol Tests
Understand how cholesterol levels affect diabetes and why it is so important to check your cholesterol.
- Breast Cancer Surgery Options
Learn about the different types of breast cancer surgery so you and your doctor can work together to choose the one that works best for you.
- Breast Cancer-Related Fatigue
Fatigue -- all-over exhaustion that's hard to get over -- can come from cancer, its treatment, and even stress. Learn tips for getting some energy back.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
Learn more from WebMD about the link between hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer.
- Should You Do a Breast Self-Exam?
A breast self-exam takes only a few minutes and is a great way to be aware of what your breasts should normally look and feel like. Here’s a quick guide.
- Breast Biopsy
Get an overview of various methods of breast biopsy that doctors use to spot breast cancer.
- Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
Radiation therapy is often one of the treatments used for breast cancer. There are multiple ways radiation therapy is used and even different types of delivery systems. Learn more about what to expect.
- Breast Lumps: Causes and When to Call a Doctor
Most breast lumps are not cancer. But if you find a lump in your breast, see a doctor as soon as possible. Learn the causes of breast lumps, the types, and what you should do if you find one.
- Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
Learn more from WebMD about the risk factors for getting breast cancer.
- Breast Ultrasound
WebMD looks at the use of breast ultrasound in detecting and treating breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer and Pregnancy
WebMD explains how breast cancer affects pregnancy, including treatment and prognosis.
- Breast Cancer and MRI
WebMD looks at the use of MRI scans for detecting breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer in Men
Learn about breast cancer in men, including risk factors and how it's diagnosed and treated.
- Breast Cancer and Preventive Mastectomy
WebMD explains the risks and benefits of preventive mastectomy -- the removal of one or both breasts to avoid developing breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer and Mammograms
WebMD explains how mammograms are performed and why they're important in detecting breast cancer.
- Tips for Recovering From Breast Cancer Surgery
Here’s what to expect after your breast cancer surgery, with steps you can take to recover as quickly and easily as possible.
- Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
Lymphedema, or a buildup of lymph fluid, is a common side effect of breast cancer treatments. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and how to treat it.
- Breast Cancer and Genetic Testing
WebMD helps you understanding what is involved in undergoing genetic testing to determine if you may be at risk for breast cancer.
- Bone Marrow Transplants and Stem Cell Transplants for Cancer Treatment
Stem cell transplants -- from bone marrow or other sources -- can be an effective treatment for people with certain forms of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. Find out about stem cells transplants and bone marrow transplants in this article from WebMD.
- Doctor's Breast Exam
Learn what to expect from a doctor's breast exam.
- Understanding Graves' Disease -- Symptoms
WebMD explains the symptoms of Graves' disease.
- Can You Prevent Stomach Cancer?
Although you can’t always prevent stomach cancer, there are things you can do to lower your risk. Get started with these strategies today.
- Understanding Tinnitus: Diagnosis and Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about the diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus.