To make a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, doctors can use several different blood tests. You’ll typically need to be tested at least twice to confirm a diagnosis. Most people are tested for diabetes ...

Walsh, 57, went on to share some of the warning signs that led to her diagnosis. "It was like, 'Hey, I'm really tired.' And then it's like, 'Oh, the right side of my body is dipping,'" she recalled.

She couldn’t form a coherent thought beyond: What should I do now? A diagnosis of a serious illness can be overwhelming, whether it’s happening to you or someone you love. So I asked Kaufman ...

“But with prompt diagnosis, 92% of PE patients survive and, with proper management, go on to live healthy and full lives.” As Dr. Dahhan explains, “A PE is a blood clot that forms in the body—most ...

The downside is that sometimes the needle is too small to remove enough tissue for a definite diagnosis. Imaging tests use sound waves, x-rays, magnetic fields, or radioactive substances to create ...

Getting an epilepsy diagnosis can take time and your doctor may suggest having some tests. We explain how epilepsy is diagnosed and how to take care of yourself during this time. Epilepsy is a ...