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1. Pancreatic Cancer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment November 21, 2008 Pancreas is responsible for producing insulin which regulates the sugar level in the body. All those who know what diabetes is would know the importance of insulin in body (and hence the importance of pancreas). Pancreas also produces pancreatic juice which helps in digestion of food. When abnormal growth of cells (malignant cells) occurs in the pancreas, it is called pancreatic cancer. Like other types of cancer, pancreatic cancer too is life threatening. Cause of pancreatic cancer Pancreatic tumors are caused by damage to genes, but it is not known exactly why this damage happens. ... (read more) Author: Peter rodrick

2. Diabetes improved with Yoga November 21, 2008 Yoga has been very effective in improving the working of pancreas. 5-minutes devoted to each of the following exercises will reflect its results within 30 days. 1. Stand with your legs apart. Interlock your fingers and raise both hands up so that the palms are facing the sky. Now start bending on your waist to the left side, hold in that posture for 40 seconds. Repeat the same exercise while bending on your waist to your right side for 40 seconds. Come back to original position by bringing your arms down and freeing your fingers from the interlocking. Repeat this exercise for 5 times. Th... (read more) Author: Ajit Airon

3. Three Types of Canine Diabetes November 17, 2008 There are three types of canine diabetes. They include mellitus, insipidus, and gestational. The most common form is diabetes mellitus. Let's take a look at these three forms of dog diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus Canine diabetes mellitus is a condition in which your dog's body is either insensitive to insulin or doesn't produce enough of it. Insulin, which is secreted by the pancreas, is responsible for regulating glucose. Symptoms of canine diabetes mellitus include increased urination and thirst, dehydration, and loss of appetite. The main treatment for this form is a daily or tw... (read more) Author: Darrin Swain

4. Gestational Diabetes Baby Risks November 12, 2008 Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that is characterized by insulin resistance that occurs primarily during the second and third trimester of a woman's pregnancy. It is believed to be caused by the rapid and excessive hormone production that women go through during their pregnancy. It is also thought that pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to deal with rising blood sugar levels which leads to hyperglycemia. Left untreated a gestational diabetes baby is placed at a higher risk. About 4 percent of all pregnant women will be afflicted with gestational diabetes but it usuall... (read more) Author: Andrew Bicknell

5. Information about diabetes, prevention methods and treatment October 30, 2008 The Pancreas inability to produce insulin creates diabetes. Some of the most important foods that help to reduce blood sugar or stimulate insulin production in diabetics and discussed here. It is thought that this inability arises from an autoimmune condition. Diabetes is characterized by a high level of sugar in the blood, as a result of defective insulin secretion, or insulin resistance. Although we tend to group all people with Diabetes together, the truth is that there are two different types of Diabetes that are similar in their elevated blood sugar, but different in many other ways.... (read more) Author: Greg Slevin

6. Detailed Information on Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma October 20, 2008 A malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a type of cancer known as soft tissue sarcoma. Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a malignant neoplasm of vague origin that arises both in soft tissue and bone. Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma occurs as a painless mass most commonly in the skin, arms, legs, kidneys, or the pancreas. More rarely MFH may arise in the bones, heart, breasts, or inside the skull. Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma tends to be slow growing and slow to metastasize. The condition most generally spreads (metastisizes) to the lungs, but can also invade the lymph nodes and bone. ... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

7. Detailed Information on Mumps October 19, 2008 Mumps is an infection caused by the mumps paramyxo virus. Virus is transmitted through airborne droplets from the coughs and sneezes of infected people. Humans are the only known natural hosts. It can end up almost everywhere - the kidneys, thyroid gland, pancreas, sexual glands and, not least, the salivary gland. Mumps is the disease with the longest incubation period and can take as long as three weeks from infection to outbreak. Mumps most commonly occurs in children between age 2 and 12. It takes between 14-21 days for the symptoms of mumps to develop, after coming into contact with some... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

8. Successful Diabetic Management October 14, 2008 There are by and large two major types of diabetes and type 2 diabetic is very universal with those who are obese and lead inactive lifestyles such as being a couch potato. It is also known as adult onset diabetes as it is unlike type 1 diabetes and which usually form later in your adult life when the pancreas lost the facility to manufacture insulin that your body need. When you are afflicted with the following symptoms, check with your doctor as soon as possible: extreme thirst, extreme urination, inexplicable weight loss, vaginal itching, blurred vision, wound that takes too long to re... (read more) Author: Jhye Jhyiong

9. Women's Health - What is Gestational Diabetes? October 11, 2008 Gestational diabetes occur only in pregnant women. This diabetes is caused due to disorder in the placenta of the pregnant women. When the pancreas of the women fails to produce extra insulin, the blood sugar level becomes unusually high. This condition is termed as gestational diabetes. It is essential for all future mothers to have a complete knowledge of the link between women and gestational diabetes. Diagnosis Gestational diabetes is diagnosed when the woman is about 24-28 weeks pregnant. It is diagnosed by "oral glucose tolerance test" in which the woman is instructed not to ea... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

10. Do you have Diabetes Pain? October 08, 2008 Do you have Diabetes Pain? Diabetes is a crippling disorder where an individual's blood sugar becomes too high due to a malfunction of the pancreas. It is also considered one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, with roughly 25% sufferers experiencing pain associated with the illness. There are two primary types of diabetes, namely Type 1 and Type 2, with type one being the most prevalent. People with Type 1 diabetes are completely unable to produce insulin. Type 2 diabetics do not produce insulin at all, while type 2 diabetics produce some insulin, but their bodies cannot... (read more) Author: Annette Badowski

11. MISTLETOE: GOOD HERBAL TREATMENT FOR DIABETES: October 07, 2008 Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that depends on other trees for survival. They grow on palm trees, avocado, guava trees, kola-nut trees; etc. Research has shown that extract from these trees can be effectively used for the treatment of diabetes. The dried leaves have been used successfully to treat different ailments, like, infections, inflammations and even fever. It is also useful in the treatment of headaches, dizziness, energy loss, irritability, etc. Mistletoe is of different kinds. We have the African type, the European, and the American mistletoes. The American mistletoe is e... (read more) Author: Eze ThankGod

12. Diabetes Types And Symptoms October 02, 2008 Diabetes is a disease that is caused when a person’s body is unable to produce the proper amount of insulin. In some cases they are unable to produce any at all.Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas to that helps the cells in our body to use the sugar in food. When it is unable to produce the hormone our bodies will have too much sugar in our cells and thus will have less energy to help us function on a daily basis. There are three types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is defined as an autoimmune disease. This means that immune system in the body that is ... (read more) Author: Naomi West

13. A Useful Examination of Typical Symptoms Identified with Pancreatic Cancer October 02, 2008 Pancreatic cancer symptoms are often difficult to detect, making it even harder to diagnose this potentially deadly disease. It's important to remember that many of the indicators will not present themselves until after the disease is in an advanced stage. Keep reading for a list of possible signs. Stomach Pains One of the most common pancreatic cancer symptoms are pains in the upper abdomen that spreads to the back. Often patients experiencing this kind of pain will feel relief when they lean forward, relieving pressure on the affected area. This type of abdomen pain is us... (read more) Author: Trevor Price

14. Information on Leiomyosarcoma September 27, 2008 Leiomyosarcoma [LMS] is a rare cancer. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma which is a neoplasm of smooth muscle. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas. Smooth muscle cells make up the impulsive muscles, which are found in most parts of the body: in uterus, stomach and intestines, walls of all blood vessels, and skin. It is therefore possible for leiomyosarcomas to look at any site in the body. It is however most commonly found in the stomach, little intestine and retro peritoneum. This area contains the kidneys, pancreas, and part of the aorta and inferior vena cava. In infant, leiomyos... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

15. Herbs For Diabetes September 29, 2008 Since antiquity, herbs have been used to treat diabetes symptoms and root causes. Particularly in Chinese medicine where such common plants as dandelion and licorice root as well as ginseng has been used for centuries. Herbs for diabetes, when used under the care of a naturopathic practitioner can quite possibly cure Type I Diabetes and hold off the onset of Type 2 Diabetes. Other herbs for diabetes are efficacious in treating symptoms rather than root causes. Generally, any herb that strengthens the pancreas or liver will be helpful for diabetes treatment. Herbs for diabetes include Pte... (read more) Author: Jingyu bai

16. Information on Insulinoma September 26, 2008 Insulinoma is one of the most common neuro-endocrine tumors of the pancreas. Insulinoma involves the beta cells in the pancreas of the ferret that develop into tumor, and is unfortunately fairly common in ferrets aged 2-4 and up. It is this tumor(s) that causes the excess production of insulin. High insulin levels cause low blood sugar levels. They usually occur as single, small tumors in adults. They are very rare in children. Most children with hyperinsulinism have multiple areas of overactive insulin-secreting cells in the pancreas, rather than a single tumor. Most insulinomas are benign on... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

17. Information on Insulinomas September 26, 2008 Insulinomas are the most common pancreatic endocrine tumor. Insulinoma is a tumor of the pancreas that produces too much amounts of insulin. High insulin levels cause low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia may be gentle, leading to symptoms such as anxiety and hunger, or severe, leading to seizures, coma, and even death. Insulinomas are more common in women. The tumors are usually tiny and more than 90% of all insulinomas are benign. Insulinomas produce extreme amounts of insulin and this causes low blood sugar. Most insulinomas are kindly only 5 to 10 percent are cancerous. ... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

18. How Safe are Diabetes Drugs? September 17, 2008 Diabetes, is no doubt one of the most common illness around the world. There are numerous medicines that are associated with it yet, not all of them are effective and recommended by most Doctors. As a matter of fact, there are diabetes drugs that are dangerous to your health which causes death. Some of its side effects are hemorrhagic pancreatitis – also known as inflammation of the pancreas with bleeding, and necrotizing pancreatitis - in which the inflamed pancreas destroys itself. Ever heard of Byetta – a drug also prescribed for diabetes and is given by injection. It is reported that ... (read more) Author: Dr.Joseph Mercola

19. Bodybuilding Supplements Review - Creatine September 16, 2008 What is creatine? Creatine is a substance, made by the human body, which supplies energy to muscles. Carried in the bloodstream it originates in the kidneys, liver and pancreas. Once it reaches the muscles, it is converted into phosphocreatine (creatine phosphate). Regenerating the muscles' ultimate energy source, ATP (adenosine triphosphate), is where this high-powered metabolite does its work. I've used creatine as follows - 5 grams (powder form) a day stirred into a glass of cold water. I did not preload. The effects I felt were my muscles felt fuller and more pumped, my endurance incr... (read more) Author: Ignatius Gluck

20. Natural pet remedies September 16, 2008 I adopted a cat named Charlie about 10 years ago. He is about 15 years old now. Well about 4 months ago he started losing weight. He eats and drinks constantly and urinates frequently. I switched his food from dry to can food hoping he could better digest the nutrients. His weight stabilized for a month or so. Then I found a product called “cat blood sugar Panc'rse & GlucoBalance” at MyHanksDepot.com. Panc'rse & GlucoBalance facilitates in strengthening the pancreas by promoting better production and utilization of dietary carbohydrate and sugar metabolism. This product is a highly effective ... (read more) Author: Cass Wilson

21. Hemochromatosis September 11, 2008 Hemochromatosis is the most common form of iron overload disease. Hemochromatosis is characterized by excessive absorption of dietary iron resulting in a pathological increase in total body iron stores. The excess iron is stored in the body's tissues and organs, particularly the skin, heart, liver, pancreas, and joints. Hereditary hemochromatosis is mainly caused by a defect in a gene called HFE, which helps regulate the amount of iron absorbed from food. Hemochromatosis affects more men than women. It is particularly common in Caucasians of western European descent. It is one of the mos... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

22. Glucagonoma Detailed Information September 11, 2008 Glucagonoma is a tumor of the islet cells of the pancreas, which secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon. Glucagonoma is a tumor with a slow rate of growth. Most of the cases start with nonspecific symptoms. Frequency in males and females is nearly equal, although a greater frequency is reported in females. The primary physiological effect of glucagonoma is an overproduction of the peptide hormone glucagon, which enhances blood glucose levels through the activation of catabolic processes including gluconeogenesis and lipolysis. Gluconeogenesis produces glucose from protein and amino acid mat... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

23. Diabetes September 08, 2008 Diabetes is a common disease with abnormally high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. Perhaps more than any other disease, it is strongly associated with western culture and diet. The pancreas produces insulin and insulin is used to lower blood glucose levels. If the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, your body will develop diabetes. Not enough insulin in the body causes diabetes. The body cannot absorb or make full use of some of the food that we eat, especially the carbohydrates or sugars or starches. The pancreas does not make enough insulin available to burn these food... (read more) Author: Aaron Jones

24. What Is Diabetes Mellitus? September 02, 2008 Diabetes mellitus is blood sugar is high chaotic is unusual because the body does not produce enough insulin l '. Normally, levels of blood glucose are tightly controlled by insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. The insulin lowers blood glucose levels. When a student blood glucose, insulin is secreted by the pancreas to normalize blood sugar. In patients with diabetes, the absence or insufficient production of insulin causes high blood sugar. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults non-elderly, the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation in adults, and diabetic kidney dis... (read more) Author: Jack Stanley

25. What Is Diabetes? September 02, 2008 Diabetes is a serious disease caused by a genetic people: its probability of developing a disease of the pancreas. If your family is exposed to the disease, read this article to detect symptoms of diabetes as soon as possible. The type I diabetes Type I is known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). It is less common to the USA but is the most serious and usually develops within a few days or weeks. In DID, lack of insulin resulting from the destruction of beta cells. Symptoms associated with DID are so distinct that they rarely leave any doubt of diagnosis. They are as fo... (read more) Author: Jack Stanley

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