Stroke & Diabetes

Ischemic stroke is sometimes referred to as a "brain attack." Most strokes are caused by a blockage (or occlusion) of the arteries or blood vessels feeding the brain, which significantly reduces or stops blood flow. Without oxygen and nutrients from the blood, the affected brain cells die. Another less common cause of stroke is a burst blood vessel (typically from an aneurysm, or weakened blood vessel) that bleeds into the brain.

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About Stroke & Diabetes Learn about the symptoms and treatment of stroke, as well as stroke prevention techniques.	Stroke Prevention Make sure you know the symptoms of stroke and ways to prevent it.
Carotid Arteries Damage to carotid arteries could result in a stroke.	Carotid Disease Stroke is a leading cause of severe disability and the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
Carotid Surgery Patients with evidence of any degree of carotid disease need aggressive medical management, such as carotid surgery or carotid stents.

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Dream Diabetes Devices

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by Brenda Bell

Because today's going to be a bit busy to be doing actual art (and because I just saw STAR TREK: Into Darkness yesterday), I'm going to take the Diabetes Blog Week wildcard: "Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit — what...

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