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Kidneys and Urinary System

  • Diabetes In Older People—A Disease You Can Manage
    Diabetes is a serious disease. People get diabetes when their blood glucose level, sometimes called blood sugar, is too high. Diabetes can lead to dangerous health problems, such as having a heart attack or stroke. The good news is that there are things you can do to take control of diabetes and prevent its problems. And, if you are worried about getting diabetes, there are things you can do to lower your risk.
  • Kidney Disease: A Silent Problem
    Henry has been having a hard time managing his health. He knows he’s got high blood pressure and diabetes, but he just can’t resist extra helpings of his wife’s fry bread. During a checkup, Dr. Begay tested Henry’s blood. The results showed Henry had developed chronic kidney disease. Henry wondered if the test results could be wrong because he didn’t feel sick. Dr. Begay explained that people with kidney disease often do not know it. That’s why it is called a “silent” disease.
  • Urinary Incontinence
    Sarah loves to spend time with her friends talking about her grandchildren and going to exercise classes with neighbors. But she’s started to have a problem that keeps her from getting out. It’s embarrassing, but lately Sarah hasn’t been able to get to the bathroom before she wets her pants. She doesn’t know what’s happening, but the problem is keeping Sarah at home.

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