Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2

What is type 2 diabetes mellitus?

Type 2 diabetes is a disorder that happens when your body does not make enough insulin or is unable to use insulin properly. The inability to use your insulin is called insulin resistance. This problem with insulin causes the level of sugar in your blood to become abnormally high.

                                      Kidney Stones

 What are kidney stones?

A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in the kidney out of substances in the urine. Stones can occur in any part of the urinary system, from the kidney to the bladder. They may be small or large. You may have just one stone or many.

Your kidneys filter your blood and excrete waste products and excess water as urine. The kidneys are located in the abdomen, on either side of your spine, just above your waist.

Kidney stones are most common in middle-aged people and are 3 times more common in men than in women. They tend to recur.

Urinary Tract Infection in Men

  What is urinary tract infection in men?

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the urethra, bladder, kidneys, or prostate gland. It can last a long time and, if left untreated, can cause permanent damage.

Controlling Cholesterol

What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a type of fat. It has both good and bad effects on the body. Your body uses cholesterol to make hormones and to build and maintain nerve cells. However, when your body has too much cholesterol, deposits of fat called plaque form inside blood vessel walls. The blood vessel walls thicken and the vessels become narrower (a condition called atherosclerosis). This change in the blood vessels reduces blood flow through the blood vessels, possibly leading to heart attacks or strokes.