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Ulcers
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is an ulcer? Ulcers are sores on the lining of your digestive tract. Your digestive tract consists of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum (the first part of the intestines) and intestines….
Type 2 Diabetes and Impaired Fasting Glucose
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is type 2 diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when a person’s body doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use insulin properly. If left untreated, it may result in…
Type 1 Diabetes
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body’s pancreas doesn’t produce any insulin. Insulin is a hormone that your body uses to convert…
Tuberculosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (say: too-burr-cue-low-sis), also called TB, is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs, but it can spread to the joints, bladder, spine, brain and…
Tobacco Addiction
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW Why does it seem so hard to stop smoking? Smoking causes changes in your body and in the way you act. The changes in your body are caused by an addiction…
Tinnitus
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a problem that causes you to hear a noise in one ear or both ears. People commonly think of it as ringing in the ear, but…
Tinea Infections
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is tinea? Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle, leaving normal-looking skin in the middle….
The Exercise Habit
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How much exercise do I need? Contact your family healthcare provider about how much exercise is right for you. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising 5…
Substance Abuse
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW Why do people use alcohol and other drugs? People use substances such as alcohol…
Stress – How to Cope Better With Life’s Challenges
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What causes stress? Feelings of stress are caused by the body’s instinct to defend itself….