Posts Tagged ‘government statistics’

Question by abovethelove: How does alcohol effect a person’s kidneys who has diabetes?
My aunt is in the hospital now with kidney failure and her pancreas isn’t doing well either. My mother told me because of her diabetes. I over heard that it also have to do with her drinking everyday. I know she drinks whiskey everyday throughout the day. The doctor’s said she’ll have to be in the hospital for about a week.
Is she going to recover? How serious is this?

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Answer by Adrian G
Hi abovethelove

There is an article you probably want to check

In the article they ‘re reviewing the TOP 5 “Resources for Diabetes Care”

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Alcoholism Is A Disease in the News

One teen's struggle with alcholism highlights health impact of binge drinking
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The stigma surrounding alcoholism many times prevents people from getting the help they need. An important part of treatment and recovery for Siobhan was recognizing and addressing alcoholism as a disease. "She can't stop," says Siobhan's father.
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Eating indigenously changes diets and lives of Native Americans
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Native Americans suffer disproportionate rates of diet-related ills, such as hypertension and diabetes and are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, government statistics show. American Indians and Alaska Natives are …
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Why Ian Nairn, outspoken critic of postwar modernism, is as relevant as ever
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Alcohol Abuse Statistics In South Africa in the News

Alcohol Abuse Statistics In South Africa: South Africa: Murder Rate High, But Dropping
Moreover, crimes such as armed robbery, burglary, assault, arson and car-jackings have also been decreasing, according to government statistics. Of course, that doesn't mean South Africa is in anyway safe and peaceful – in fact, the murder rate is …
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Alcohol Abuse Statistics In South Africa: Driver tested at 7 times over legal limit
Meanwhile, further statistics on drunken-driving, from the national transport department, reveal that 20 000 drunk drivers had been arrested across South Africa over the past 11 months. Ministry spokesman Logan Maistry said that between October 2010 to …
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