Fact Sheets

Hyperglycemia
A condition in which a person's blood glucose level is higher than normal. It's also known as high blood sugar.
Hemoglobin A1C
A blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous 3 months.
Type 2 Diabetes
A chronic disease in which the body is unable to properly make use of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels.
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is glucose intolerance that develops during pregnancy, worrisome because it can affect the health of both mother and baby.
Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery alters the stomach's anatomy to reduce the amount of food eaten and digested. Learn more about this procedure.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder that can cause infertility, ovarian cysts, and other health problems. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Type 1 Diabetes
A chronic disease in which the body makes little to no insulin, resulting in high blood glucose levels
Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease occurs when fat deposits inside of the body, within organs such as the liver. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Lab Testing With Quick Results
Laboratory tests that used to take days to come back can now be performed instantly and accurately, using point-of-care tests.
Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Body contouring is a surgery to remove excess skin and tighten surrounding tissue after bariatric surgery.