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Sutter Health
Do I have to give up eating things like pasta and bread?
No, but you need to be aware of what a serving would be for you. Most people with diabetes can eat from 30 – 60 grams of carbohydrate at a main meal. For example, 2 slices of... continue reading about Do I have to give up eating things like pasta and bread?
Jane Varner, M.D.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
I am experiencing bleeding when I floss or brush my teeth. I recently switched to an electric toothbrush. What can I do to prevent the bleeding?
I'm glad that you asked. Gum bleeding after brushing or flossing is a common concern. Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is the most common cause of bleeding gums. Other symptoms of gingivitis may include... continue reading about I am experiencing bleeding when I floss or brush my teeth. I recently switched to an electric toothbrush. What can I do to prevent the bleeding?
Karen Handy, M.P.H.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
I had lap band surgery and I have lost 65 pounds, but I am getting discouraged because my weight seems to have stopped there. How many calories should I have a day? I am limited to about a cup of food three times a day.
First of all, congratulations on your weight loss so far! Unfortunately, weight loss plateaus are a frustrating and all-too-common occurrence, even with weight loss surgeries. If you hit a plateau in the first ... continue reading about I had lap band surgery and I have lost 65 pounds, but I am getting discouraged because my weight seems to have stopped there. How many calories should I have a day? I am limited to about a cup of food three times a day.
Astrin Damayanti, R.D.
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
I'm a woman (51) who has diabetes. I read recently that women with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing heart disease than those who don't have it. Why is this, and what can I do to protect myself from heart problems?
Statistics have shown that the leading causes of death among people with diabetes are heart disease and stroke. That is because people with diabetes often times have hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and they... continue reading about I'm a woman (51) who has diabetes. I read recently that women with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing heart disease than those who don't have it. Why is this, and what can I do to protect myself from heart problems?
Ask the Expert Team
Sutter Health
I have pains in my chest when I exercise. Is this a warning symptom of some blockage in my arteries? Are there other symptoms?
Chest pain while exercising can be a classic symptom of heart problems – indicating some degree of blockage of the arteries to the heart. This symptom should not be ignored. Anyone with chest pain on exer... continue reading about I have pains in my chest when I exercise. Is this a warning symptom of some blockage in my arteries? Are there other symptoms?
Ask the Expert Team
Sutter Health
How can I get relief from morning sickness?
Morning sickness is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy. Nausea and vomiting can occur at any time of the day, despite its name. It usually resolves after 16 weeks of pregnancy. Here are some tips to... continue reading about How can I get relief from morning sickness?
Ask the Expert Team
Sutter Health
What are your thoughts on the long-term use of SSRIs like Prozac? I have OCD and think I'll probably need it for the rest of my life.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that typically begins early in life - and which, for most afflicted individuals, has a chronic fluctuating course. Exacerbations of this disorder are o... continue reading about What are your thoughts on the long-term use of SSRIs like Prozac? I have OCD and think I'll probably need it for the rest of my life.
Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D., M.S., CDCES
Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Is it true that I shouldn’t eat carrots because they are high in sugar?
No. It’s a misconception that carrots are high in sugar. A medium raw carrot contains only 5.8 grams of carbohydrate. Like other non-starchy vegetables, carrots are a good addition to a healthy ... continue reading about Is it true that I shouldn’t eat carrots because they are high in sugar?
Joshua C. Richards, M.D.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
What is olecranon bursitis and how is it treated?
The olecranon bursa is a fluid filled sac that acts like a cushion to protect the bony protuberance on the back of the elbow. When it is inflamed and swollen it can get amazingly large as it can accommodate a l... continue reading about What is olecranon bursitis and how is it treated?
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