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A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. It typically appears in adolescence. Rare Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging always...

Type 2 diabetes causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of this chronic condition can result in a person getting treatment sooner, which reduces the risk of severe complications. Type 2 diabetes is a common...

Former Olympian Dara Torres on her journey with asthma  Dara Torres Dara Torres’ remarkable swimming career has inspired generations of Americans. She broke her first world record at age 14 and went on to win 12 Olympic medals between 1984 and 2008. She won her last...

Es un examen que mide los niveles de las proteínas troponina T y troponina I en la sangre. Estas proteínas se secretan cuando el miocardio resulta dañado, como ocurre con un ataque cardíaco. Cuanto más daño se produzca en el corazón, mayor será la cantidad de...

Un ataque cardíaco es una emergencia médica potencialmente mortal que requiere tratamiento inmediato.     El ataque cardíaco, también conocido como infarto de miocardio, ocurre cuando el flujo de sangre que transporta oxígeno a una parte del músculo cardíaco...

A heart attack is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.     A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, happens when the flow of blood that brings oxygen to a part of your heart muscle suddenly becomes blocked....

Each year almost 800,000 Americans have a heart attack. A heart attack happens when blood flow to the heart suddenly becomes blocked. Without the blood coming in, the heart can't get oxygen. If not treated quickly, the heart muscle begins to die. But if you do get...

Troponin test A troponin test measures the levels of troponin T or troponin I proteins in the blood. These proteins are released when the heart muscle has been damaged, such as occurs with a heart attack. The more damage there is to the heart, the greater the amount...

Mario Alberto Maciel Tinajero looks like a fairly healthy 68-year-old. He has a few extra pounds on his chest but he's relatively fit. Yet he's suffered for the last 20 years from what he calls a "terrible" condition: diabetes. "I've never gotten used to this...

At Verywell, we believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a healthy lifestyle. Successful eating plans need to be individualized and take the whole person into consideration. Prior to starting a new diet plan, consult with your healthcare provider or a...