Chronic Illness Management Posts

Asthma is a chronic lung condition that causes inflammation in the airways.  This inflammation causes narrowing of the airways, which leads to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and a cough. Asthma is classified as mild, moderate, or severe.  On...

photo courtesy freepick Urine colors can change depending on what you eat, whatever medications you're taking, and how much water you drink. Many of these colors are within the range of what "normal" urine can be, however there are some circumstances where uncommon...

Regular exercise can help manage both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and there is strong evidence that it can help control long-term blood glucose (sugar) levels in type 2 diabetes. Exercise can lower blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of sugar used by the...

Regular exercise can help manage both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and there is strong evidence that it can help control long-term blood glucose (sugar) levels in type 2 diabetes. Exercise can lower blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of sugar used by the...