Every tiny organ in your body serves a huge purpose when it comes to maintaining optimal internal function. Your kidneys are very small organs, but they are vitally important for controlling the quality of our blood and ensuring that no waste enters our bloodstream and reaches our hearts. When patients have failing kidneys, or only … Read more
As a kidney patient, should you be using alternative treatments along with your prescribed drugs to help you feel better? The internet is full of tempting but often misleading– or outright false– information about medical marijuana and other alternative medicines. You must find ways to separate fact from fiction and become an empowered patient in … Read more
People with kidney disease who are in long-term dialysis therapy must adjust to new forms of self-management. They may also struggle to cope with feelings of isolation and depression. Studies have shown that peer support helps patients adjust to living with chronic illness; it also helps improve the patient’s general sense of well-being, and their survival … Read more
Q:What is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD?) A: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is reduced kidney function that lasts for more than three months due to kidney damage. CKD can lead to renal failure or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD,) a condition which requires you to undergo Dialysis to stay alive. If you have ESRD, the only way to … Read more
People with diabetes are at risk for developing other serious health problems. Making lifestyle changes and seeing your diabetes specialist in Los Angeles for treatment, can delay or even prevent the onset of complications. Skin Complications Skin complications can be the first sign that you have diabetes. If caught early, they can be easily treated.Some of these … Read more
Along with proper meal planning, taking medications as prescribed, and stress management, your diabetes doctor in Los Angeles will advise you that regular aerobic and weight bearing exercise can help control the symptoms of diabetes. Aerobic exercise in particular can also help prevent the onset of type II diabetes. How Aerobic Exercise Helps Control Diabetes Aerobic exercise: … Read more
With so many Americans suffering from diabetes, it is important to know the warning signs and be aware of diabetes symptoms before it is too late. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than 100 million Americans are affected by diabetes or prediabetes, and those numbers are steadily increasing each year. Dr. Gura is … Read more
Having an annual physical exam is an important part of maintaining your overall health and it provides your doctor with critical information about your health so you can get the best guidance and care as you age. Our medical needs change over time and it is easier to catch these sometimes subtle but significant changes … Read more
Kidney function is critical to our overall health. When our kidneys aren’t functioning properly, it impacts our body’s ability to clean and filter out extra water from our blood as well as helping to control our blood pressure. Damaged kidneys allow waste products and fluid to build up in our bodies causing ankle swelling, weakness, … Read more
Pregnancy brings with a host of changes to the body, and those with diabetes need to be especially aware of the risks of being pregnant. Pregnancy can have an impact on blood sugar levels as well as medications. It’s important for women to understand the risks to themselves and their child before they become pregnant. … Read more