Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels, that result from defects in insulin secretion, or action, or both. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes (as it will be in this article) was first identified as a disease associated with "sweet urine," and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) lead to spillage of glucose into the urine, hence the term sweet … [Read more...]
What is diabetes?
March 13, 2013 by Team Celebration
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Todd Reginald Hewitt – MAN of ACTION™
September 9, 2012 by Team Celebration
A Celebration of Women™ is honored this day to Celebrate the Life of a thoroughly inspiring man, a definite awakened soul. Through a series of tragic events in his own life, this man has turned a new leaf and today devotes his life not only to his own family; but, to a cause that will assist all families to become aware ... of a viral disease that could affect up to 95% of our society named: PML Taken Action in his life for the betterment of others !!! MAN of … [Read more...]
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Courtney’s Spirit is Taking Action – What is PML?
March 3, 2012 by admin
What is PML...???? Progressive Multifocal Leuko Encephalopathy. Courtney Leigh Hewitt PML can also occur in organ transplant patients, people undergoing chronic corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy, and people that have certain cancers, such as Hodgkin's disease, lymphoma, and sarcoidosis. PML disease most commonly occurs in anyone who has ever had the Chickenpox or has a weakened or compromised Immune System and affects the central nervous system and brain. The symptoms … [Read more...]
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