by anamaria | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is when the kidneys stop working as well as they should. When they are working normally, the kidneys filter the blood and remove waste and excess salt and water Anatomy of the urinary tract Urine is made by...
by anamaria | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
How is blood pressure measured? Blood pressure is usually measured with a device that goes around your upper arm. This is often done in a doctor’s office. But some people also check their blood pressure themselves, at home or at work. Blood pressure is explained...
by anamaria | Mar 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you have diabetes (sometimes called diabetes mellitus), the most important thing you can do is to control your “ABCs”: “A” stands for “A1C” – A1C is a blood test that shows what your average blood sugar level has been during the...
