Blood clots can be prevented by taking blood thinners, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, wearing loose clothing, and using compression stockings. After surgery, patients should move as soon as possible, and bedridden patients should elevate their legs to prevent deep vein thrombosis. A blood clot, also known as a thrombus, occurs when a person’s […]
Blood sugar levels vary from person to person and depend on factors such as time since eating. Normal levels for non-diabetics are 70-100 mg/dL, rising to 70-145 mg/dL after eating. Pre-diabetes is indicated by levels of 100-125 mg/dL after fasting, and 140-199 mg/dL after eating. Diabetes is indicated by levels over 125 mg/dL after fasting, […]
