Stage 3 kidney disease

Dizziness After Eating: Could It Be a Sign of Diabetes?

Dizziness After Eating: Could It Be a Sign of D...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Dizziness after meals could be an early sign of diabetes. Discover the causes, symptoms, and practical tips to manage blood sugar and feel better after eating.

Dizziness After Eating: Could It Be a Sign of D...

Blen Shumiye, MD

Dizziness after meals could be an early sign of diabetes. Discover the causes, symptoms, and practical tips to manage blood sugar and feel better after eating.

How Accurate Are Urine Tests for Kidney Stones? Your Guide to Diagnosis and Prevention

How Accurate Are Urine Tests for Kidney Stones?...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Urine tests help identify kidney stone risk factors but can't directly detect stones. Learn their accuracy, limitations, and role in prevention in this guide.

How Accurate Are Urine Tests for Kidney Stones?...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Urine tests help identify kidney stone risk factors but can't directly detect stones. Learn their accuracy, limitations, and role in prevention in this guide.

Diabetes, Foamy Urine, and Nephropathy: What’s the Link?

Diabetes, Foamy Urine, and Nephropathy: What’s ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Foamy urine can signal diabetic nephropathy. This guide explains what it means, how it’s linked to diabetes, and how to catch kidney damage early.

Diabetes, Foamy Urine, and Nephropathy: What’s ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Foamy urine can signal diabetic nephropathy. This guide explains what it means, how it’s linked to diabetes, and how to catch kidney damage early.

Does Diabetes Cause Weight Gain?

Does Diabetes Cause Weight Gain?

Abel Tamirat, MD

Weight gain in diabetes is often linked to insulin use, medication side effects, and lifestyle factors. Learn what causes it, how to manage it, and when to seek support.

Does Diabetes Cause Weight Gain?

Abel Tamirat, MD

Weight gain in diabetes is often linked to insulin use, medication side effects, and lifestyle factors. Learn what causes it, how to manage it, and when to seek support.

Feel Like I Have UTI But Test is Negative: Getting Medical Insights Right

Feel Like I Have UTI But Test is Negative: Gett...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Feel like I have UTI but test is negative? Explore causes like interstitial cystitis, false negatives, and next steps with expert tips and trusted advice for relief.

Feel Like I Have UTI But Test is Negative: Gett...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Feel like I have UTI but test is negative? Explore causes like interstitial cystitis, false negatives, and next steps with expert tips and trusted advice for relief.

Diabetes and Swollen Feet: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Diabetes and Swollen Feet: Causes, Treatment, a...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Swollen feet are a common sign of diabetes. Learn what causes them, how to manage the swelling, and when it’s time to talk to a healthcare provider.

Diabetes and Swollen Feet: Causes, Treatment, a...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Swollen feet are a common sign of diabetes. Learn what causes them, how to manage the swelling, and when it’s time to talk to a healthcare provider.

Ribbon Checkup vs. Traditional Labs: Which Is Better for Your Health Routine?

Ribbon Checkup vs. Traditional Labs: Which Is B...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Compare Ribbon Checkup to traditional labs and see how fast, affordable, at-home testing helps you track hydration, liver, and kidney health—in just minutes.

Ribbon Checkup vs. Traditional Labs: Which Is B...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Compare Ribbon Checkup to traditional labs and see how fast, affordable, at-home testing helps you track hydration, liver, and kidney health—in just minutes.

Can You Have Both a UTI and Yeast Infection? Be Informed

Can You Have Both a UTI and Yeast Infection? Be...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Yes, you can have a UTI and yeast infection at the same time. Learn symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention tips for both conditions in our expert guide.

Can You Have Both a UTI and Yeast Infection? Be...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Yes, you can have a UTI and yeast infection at the same time. Learn symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention tips for both conditions in our expert guide.

What Are Causes of Glucose in Urine Other Than Diabetes? Beyond What You Know

What Are Causes of Glucose in Urine Other Than ...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Discover Causes of Glucose in Urine Other Than Diabetes, including renal glucosuria, Fanconi syndrome, medications, and gestational factors. Understand symptoms & management.

What Are Causes of Glucose in Urine Other Than ...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Discover Causes of Glucose in Urine Other Than Diabetes, including renal glucosuria, Fanconi syndrome, medications, and gestational factors. Understand symptoms & management.

Can You Donate Blood If You Have Diabetes?

Can You Donate Blood If You Have Diabetes?

Abel Tamirat, MD

People with diabetes can often donate blood if their condition is well-managed. Learn eligibility rules, how to prepare, and what to expect before and after donation.

Can You Donate Blood If You Have Diabetes?

Abel Tamirat, MD

People with diabetes can often donate blood if their condition is well-managed. Learn eligibility rules, how to prepare, and what to expect before and after donation.

Bladder Infection vs UTI Symptoms: A Comprehensive Clinical Comparison

Bladder Infection vs UTI Symptoms: A Comprehens...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Distinguish between bladder infections and UTIs, symptoms like burning, frequency, and pain, and understand when to seek medical attention for effective treatment and prevention.

Bladder Infection vs UTI Symptoms: A Comprehens...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Distinguish between bladder infections and UTIs, symptoms like burning, frequency, and pain, and understand when to seek medical attention for effective treatment and prevention.

Can Kidney Stones Lead to Constipation? Understanding the Connection

Can Kidney Stones Lead to Constipation? Underst...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Explore if kidney stones cause constipation. Understand the indirect links, common GI symptoms, and effective management strategies for digestive issues related to kidney stones.  

Can Kidney Stones Lead to Constipation? Underst...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

Explore if kidney stones cause constipation. Understand the indirect links, common GI symptoms, and effective management strategies for digestive issues related to kidney stones.  

Fungal UTI vs. Bacterial UTI: What’s the Difference?

Fungal UTI vs. Bacterial UTI: What’s the Differ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Not all urinary tract infections are the same. While bacterial UTIs are more common, fungal UTIs are rising—especially in people with weakened immunity or catheter use. Learn how to tell...

Fungal UTI vs. Bacterial UTI: What’s the Differ...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Not all urinary tract infections are the same. While bacterial UTIs are more common, fungal UTIs are rising—especially in people with weakened immunity or catheter use. Learn how to tell...

Does Tea Cause Kidney Stones? Understanding the Link Between Your Brew and Renal Health

Does Tea Cause Kidney Stones? Understanding the...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

 Is your daily cup of tea increasing your kidney stone risk? Discover how oxalates, tea types, and hydration play a role—and how to sip smarter for kidney health.

Does Tea Cause Kidney Stones? Understanding the...

Jaclyn P. Leyson-Azuela, RMT, MD, MPH

 Is your daily cup of tea increasing your kidney stone risk? Discover how oxalates, tea types, and hydration play a role—and how to sip smarter for kidney health.

How Long Does It Take to Die From Kidney Failure Without Dialysis?

How Long Does It Take to Die From Kidney Failur...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Kidney failure without dialysis shortens life but isn’t instantly fatal. Learn survival timelines, symptoms, and how palliative care eases the final phase.

How Long Does It Take to Die From Kidney Failur...

Abel Tamirat, MD

Kidney failure without dialysis shortens life but isn’t instantly fatal. Learn survival timelines, symptoms, and how palliative care eases the final phase.

Bile Duct Stent: What It Is and When You Might Need One

Bile Duct Stent: What It Is and When You Might ...

Yusela Aquino

A bile duct stent helps restore the flow of bile when blockages from gallstones, cancer, or scar tissue cause complications. Learn when a stent is needed, how it’s placed, what...

Bile Duct Stent: What It Is and When You Might ...

Yusela Aquino

A bile duct stent helps restore the flow of bile when blockages from gallstones, cancer, or scar tissue cause complications. Learn when a stent is needed, how it’s placed, what...