...suspected to have insulin resistance, a metabolic condition wherein the cells in the body becomes less receptive to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar level (glucose). Infertility may also...
...in low blood glucose levels. How Does the Procedure Work? There are two ways of performing a pancreas resection: open and laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is often the preferred method...
...resistant to the hormone that the pancreas can no longer produce sufficient insulin that will deliver the glucose to the different cells. Thus, blood sugar increases. Gestational diabetes – This...
...stones, chronic constipation or abnormal urinary function/structure Diabetes, specifically diabetes mellitus or type two diabetes, due to high urine glucose levels increasing the risk of infection Poor personal hygiene may...
...to the development of problems with the nerves, such as diabetic neuropathy. In people with diabetes, when blood sugar levels are high, glucose is believed to attach to the tendons....
...including: - Detoxification of harmful substances – Production of bile for digesting fats – Storage and release of glucose for energy – Production of clotting proteins – Synthesis of cholesterol...
...but changes in its appearance, cell count, glucose level, or protein concentration can indicate underlying medical conditions. **Potential Complications of a Lumbar Puncture:** Most lumbar punctures are safe procedures, and...
...the baby Weight Size of the uterus and the cervix opening Blood pressure Heart rate of the fetus Presence of glucose in the urine, which may indicate gestational diabetes Fetal...
...problem. Common tests performed include: ACTH stimulation test 24-hour urine collection test CRH stimulation test Fine-needle aspiration biopsy Glucose sensor test (for diabetes) Semen analysis TSH blood test Thyroid scan...
...valuable glucose and oxygen. This tissue layer eventually dies and is shed off during menstruation. For patients suffering from abnormal or dysfunctional uterine bleeding, this procedure does not take place...