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Pregnancy & Signs of Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that affects between three and eight women out of every 100 pregnant women, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The condition occurs when your blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than they should be. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports the condition typically sets in around week 28 in the gestation period. In most cases, gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that corrects itself after delivery.
Side Effects of Vasectomies
The National Institutes of Health reported in 2009 that approximately 500,000 vasectomies are performed in the United States each year. The procedure, which involves making the male patient infertile by cutting or blocking the left and right portions of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from being included in the man’s semen, is generally complication-free. After a man has a vasectomy, he is usually able to return to normal physical and sexual activities within several days. There are, however, a few side effects that can result after a vasectomy procedure.
Why Can’t I Lose Weight After Pregnancy?
Over nine months you gained the weight necessary to support your pregnancy and deliver a healthy child. Now that baby is in the crib, the excess weight can be a source of concern. The best way to lose weight post pregnancy is slowly, according to the National Institutes of Health. Be patient with yourself and your weight loss. Focus on your own health while you care for your newborn, and you both will benefit.
How to Prevent Teen Alcoholism
Teenagers are more likely to use and abuse alcohol than any other drug, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The earlier a teenager begins to drink, the more likely she is to develop a problem, such as alcoholism, later in life, according to “Strategies to Prevent Underage Drinking” from the National Institutes of Health. A teenager suffers from alcoholism when she becomes dependent on alcohol, drinks in excess and has withdrawal symptoms when she stops drinking. Parental involvement is key to preventing teenage drinking and alcoholism.
Can I Take Alli Along With Other Supplements?
Alli is a weight loss medication that’s approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter sale. Mixing weight loss medications with similar medications isn’t recommended, cautions the Weight-control Information Network, or WIN, an information service of the National Institutes of Health. Taking additional weight loss supplements can be dangerous, too. However, you can take Alli with one specific supplement — and in fact, this is a must-do if you use this particular diet aid.