James O'hare MD

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  Diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 14, Ben Rue has learned to live with the chronic condition for most of his adolescence“My mother is a nurse and always brought home little gadgets to test on her boys for fun and so she brought home a blood sugar test one day to test all of us,” recalls Rue....

• Keeping Diabetes Under Control in the Winter

  According to several studies, the largest number of diabetes diagnoses take place during the colder months of the year. Here's another fact: Finland, and other colder areas in the world, have the largest number of people with type type 1 diabetes. So, what exactly is this relationship between the...

• Weight Loss Is Key To Reversing Diabetes

  Type 2 diabetes is characterized by the pancreas not making enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Previously, the medical community and patients believed that a pancreas that did not work properly lasted for life, but this is not the case. New studies have found that weight loss can treat...

• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

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• What are the Treatment Options for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

  Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder in women that may cause menstrual problems and issues with pregnancy. It is caused by imbalance of reproductive hormones which create problems in the ovaries. As a part of healthy menstrual cycle each month the ovaries release an egg.  With...

• Does Drinking Coffee Every Day Help Prolong Life?

  For coffee-lovers, sometimes drinking coffee on a regular basis may make them feel guilty. Having a daily cup of coffee will definitely make them think they need to cut it down at some point. However, on the contrary, they might actually be extending their lives. A handful of studies and research...