by Dr. Esquivel | Jul 30, 2012 | Diabetes
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. About 90 to 95 percent of people with diabetes...
by Dr. Esquivel | Jul 30, 2012 | Health
Long-term complications of diabetes develop gradually but they can eventually be disabling or even life-threatening. Some potential complications of diabetes include: Heart and blood vessel disease. The risk of stroke is two to four times higher, and the death rate...
by Dr. Esquivel | Jul 30, 2012 | Holistic Approach
The treatment of type II diabetes requires a lifelong commitment to blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, regular exercise and possibly medication. Home blood sugar monitoring for established type II diabetics is a must. Depending on the level of present control,...
by Dr. Esquivel | Jul 30, 2012 | Hypertension
Adoption of healthier eating habits, quitting smoking, exercise and in most cases drug therapy are the fundamental tenants of the Orthodox approach to the management of essential hypertension. Although drug therapy may always be a consideration, the holistic approach...
by Dr. Esquivel | Jul 30, 2012 | Holistic Approach
http://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/facts.htm 31% (or one in every three) Americans have high blood pressure. Approximately 70% of people who have a first heart attack, a first stroke, or who have chronic heart failure have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a...
