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Whether you’re managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you may need insulin injections to help control your blood sugar levels. Lantus, which is the brand name for insulin glargine, is a long-acting medicine that helps keep blood sugar levels balanced. How Lantus Works As a long-acting insulin, Lantus helps…

Back pain can be a result of lifestyle choices, work habits, or injury, while other back problems stem from medical conditions such as osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and even spinal tumors. Depending on your specific condition, your physician will likely explore different treatments to resolve your back pain. If all other…

Not every health crisis rises to the level of a medical emergency, but if you experience an injury, sudden illness, or if an illness suddenly gets worse, you may need urgent care. Even if your injury or illness is not severe enough to send you to the ER, it can…

Some level of hearing loss may be inevitable as we age due to normal changes in the inner ear, but many people over the age of 65 experience severe hearing loss that inhibits their ability to interpret normal speech. While hearing aids can assist some of these people, some people…

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions. This may include tumors, varicose veins, cardiac issues, or sleep apnea, but it is most commonly used is to treat chronic pain in certain parts of the body. Medicare benefits may be available to help pay for…

Whether you call it a hallux abducto valgus, or just a bunion, that bony bump on your big toe can be painful and annoying. Bunions are a progressive condition that usually begins with the big toe leaning towards the second toe. With time, a more prominent bump forms and not only…

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are conditions that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. With no known cure, managing symptoms is key to living a healthy and active life. Although diet can play a role in how these conditions affect the body, many people continue to experience bouts…

Vitamins and supplements are taken by people the world over to aid in a healthy lifestyle, and many seniors find that these products can provide a range of potential benefits when combined with a balanced diet and adequate exercise. Of the many and varied vitamin and supplement options available, vitamin…

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, affecting millions of Americans. The causes of type 2 diabetes can vary, but lifestyle choices like excess weight, smoking, and physical inactivity, can contribute to the disease. In type 2 diabetes, the body develops a resistance to insulin, impacting the…