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SEP 15, 2026
What is high blood sugar? Your body turns the food you eat into glucose (sugar), which it uses for energy. But if your body isn't able to use the sugar right away, it can build up in your blood and lead to high blood sugar. When the amount of sugar in your blood stays too […]
SEP 15, 2026
Overview It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day. But if it stays up, you have high blood pressure. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. For diagnosis, the top number may be 130 to 140 or higher. The bottom number may be 80 to 90 or higher. Despite […]
SEP 15, 2026
It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down throughout the day. But if it stays up, you have high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure means that your blood is pressing on your arteries with too much force. For diagnosis, the top number may be 130 to 140 or higher. The bottom number […]
SEP 15, 2026
Overview If your child is overweight, your doctor may recommend that you make changes in your family's eating and exercise habits. A child who weighs too much may develop serious health problems. These include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Eating healthy foods and getting more exercise can help your child have […]
SEP 14, 2026
Your Care Instructions Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. Low levels of this hormone can cause many body functions to slow down. Not growing normally is the most common sign. It can also cause your child to feel sluggish, gain weight, have a poor memory, or have a hard […]