Over-Treatment Misdiagnosed depression is more common than you might think. Not only, but also many conditions have similar symptoms of depression, such as issues sleeping, sluggishness, and fatigue. So, this unfortunate situation is not all that surprising if you think about it. The problem is that this false diagnosis means that the depression is not … Read more
It might seem as if there aren’t that many options to claim CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitors) or flash glucose monitors (like the FreeStyle Libre) from your medical aid, but that’s simply not true. Here’s how to claim CGM from your medical aid. As a reminder: Here’s the difference between CGM and flash glucose monitoring. Step … Read more
Compression stockings improve your blood flow. They can lessen pain and swelling in your legs. They can also reduce your chances of getting (DVT), a type of blood clot, and other circulation problems. This is why people wear compression stockings — generally for comfort, to do sports better, and to help prevent severe medical conditions. … Read more
by Eileen R. Smith, MD; Bradley S. Kushner, MD; Michael M. Awad, MD, PhD; and Shaina R. Eckhouse, MD All authors are with the Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Funding: No funding was provided for this article. Disclosures: Dr. Shaina R. Eckhouse accepts … Read more
Living with diabetes is tough – we all know that. But if you need to see someone for diabetes burnout or depression (or any other reason), how can you get your medical aid to cover a psychologist? Who should think about seeing a psychologist? If you are feeling any sort of emotional distress that you … Read more
Share If you have diabetes, it’s important to always carry your medical identification (ID) with you. This is especially true if you are ever in a situation where you need emergency treatment and cannot communicate for yourself. A diabetes medical ID bracelet can provide critical information about your condition to first responders or doctors. This … Read more
In June, Dr Massimo Galli, a well-known infectious diseases specialist in Italy, disclosed that since contracting Covid in January, he had experienced widespread muscle pain and “a fair amount of fatigue that I did not have before”. The interview, headlined My Long Battle With Long Covid, contained a mea culpa: Galli confessed that he had … Read more
As the coronavirus grew from a fleeting concern to a full-blown panic, Lili Lim started to hear about people for whom the illness lasted weeks or even months. There were news stories of young people that couldn’t shake their fatigue or cognitive malaise, of folks who had to quit their job due to debilitating exhaustion. … Read more
Discovery Health continuously invests in ongoing research and innovation aimed at extending access to affordable, quality, private healthcare to ever more people in our country. “In collaboration with a Shariah consultant and Islamic Scholars, we understood that a large majority of the South African Muslim population are currently uninsured. There are pockets of the community … Read more
About Nicolas: I am currently a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia. I love going to the gym, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends and family during my free time. WHAT WAS THE MAJOR TURNING POINT IN YOUR RECOVERY FROM DEPRESSION? I suppose there were a couple of turning points. The … Read more