Obesity is awesome from a Wall Street perspective. It's not just one disease - there are all sorts of related diseases to profit from. - Anne Wojcicki If you are obese, you are at great risk of developing different types of health conditions including cancer and Type 2 Diabetes. About 35% of the US population is suffering from obesity. That is more than 78 million adults, … [Read more...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Potential Major Treatment for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?
Many people often get stuck when it comes to surgical operations, let alone gastric bypass surgery. I myself spent months contemplating the idea and another few months preparing for the big day. It also took me one deadly warning before I gave it a go. Well my doctor's overwhelming honesty sounded like a death threat which made me realize I did need it. And I am glad I did. … [Read more...]
Gastric Bypass Surgery: Preparation Guidelines Before the Big Day
In any kind of surgical operation, the thought of lying on the operating table causes anxiety more than excitement. The risks of being cut open and ‘tweaked’ on may put your life in jeopardy even if you employ the best surgeon in the whole world. But, that is unless you come prepared weeks or months ahead of time. That said, preparation proves to be the best weapon. I talk to … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea and Diabetes: Cause or Effect?
Which comes first: the chicken or the egg? It’s an epic question, as epic as: "is sleep apnea a cause or effect?" Doctors often say that sleep apnea and Diabetes co-exist but which one is the cause and which is the effect is still unclear. Obstructive Sleep Disorder or OSA, known also as sleep apnea, is a sleep disorder characterized by interrupted breathing cycle during … [Read more...]