What is acid reflux and GERD? Acid regurgitation occurs when the contents from the stomach (gastric acid) move up into the esophagus, in some cases
What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive form of dementia. Dementia is a broader term for various conditions that cause damage to brain
The reason that obese people often develop respiratory problems is still something of a mystery. Breathing disorders range from simple shortness of breath to a
Overview of low blood pressure Low blood pressure may seem desirable, and for some people, it does not cause any problems. However, for many people,
How can diabetes affect my mouth? Diabetes is associated with elevated blood sugar levels. High blood sugar affects the blood vessels in the oral cavity
People with diabetes often develop problems with feet and lower legs. Diabetes is a disease that eventually contributes to atherosclerosis and narrowing of the blood
Aneurysm (lat. aneurysms, “enlargement”) means that the vascular wall of a blood vessel is weakened and enlarged abnormally, which in the worst case can lead
The human heart is an outstanding muscle. The heart works around the clock to pump blood through all the organs of the body. Since the
Atherosclerotic stenosis of the carotid arteries (carotid artery disease) are a disease that occurs when plaques build up inside the carotid artery (vein thickening). The
Heart failure or impaired heart function is a condition in which the heart can not pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body.
Diabetes and depression The presence of depression and diabetes Depression and diabetes are common diseases. Approximately 5 -8% of all Swedes have depression at the
Cardiovascular disease: what is it and how do we prevent it? During the 1940s, Sweden underwent major changes in lifestyle and social structure. These changes
Infections are more common if you have diabetes Infection means that microbes attack the body. There are mainly four types of microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi
Nerve damage in the gastrointestinal tract causes diarrhea and constipation in diabetes The fact that diabetes can cause a heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular
Erectile Dysfunction What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction, which is also called impotence, means that one is unable to obtain or maintain an erection. This
Neuropathy (nerve damage): diabetes causes peripheral and autonomic neuropathy What is the nervous system and nerves? The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord
High blood pressure (hypertension) in diabetes mellitus What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure in the vessels of the body (arteries) and it
Ketoacidosis and coma Ketoacidosis is a very serious condition that can lead to coma or even death. The condition must be treated immediately and, as
Diabetes and kidney disease (nephropathy) Nephropathy affects both people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes The kidneys are the purification plant of the
Retinopathy and visual impairment in diabetes Our eyes are actually part of the brain. It can be said that the eye and optic nerve (photo
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