Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve at the back of your eye. This can cause vision loss. Although the cause of glaucoma isn't clear, experts think it's often related to a buildup of pressure in the eye. Glaucoma can be easily detected during regular eye exams. It usually responds well to...

Glaucoma

Discusses eye disease that damages the optic nerve. Covers open-angle, closed-angle, and congenital glaucoma. Covers importance of finding and treating it early to help prevent blindness. Looks at treatment with medicine and maybe with lasers or surgery.

Glaucoma (Holistic)

Look out for the health of your eyes—steer clear of this condition caused by pressure within the eyeball. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Give C a try for healthier eyes Reduce intraocular pressure by taking at least 2 grams a day of vitamin C. Go for the ginkgo To...

Glaucoma Screening

If you are younger than 40 and have no known risk factors for glaucoma, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends that you have a complete eye exam every 5 to 10 years. This includes tests that check for glaucoma. If you are at risk for glaucoma, the AAO suggests that you have complete eye exams according...

Glaucoma: Target Eye Pressure

In the treatment of glaucoma, your eye doctor will try to keep your eye pressure ( intraocular pressure, or IOP) from rising above a certain level. That level of pressure is called your target pressure. Maintaining the target pressure in your eyes can reduce the risk of optic nerve damage. It may help slow the...

Gleason score

A Gleason score—on a scale of 2 to 10—is a way to describe how prostate cancer cells look under a microscope. It helps predict how likely the cancer cells are to grow and spread. It's called a score because it adds together the two grades of cancer seen in the largest areas of the biopsy sample. The higher the Gleason...

glecaprevir and pibrentasvir

Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir is a combination antiviral medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis C in people with HCV genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. . Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir is usually given after other treatments have failed. Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication...

Glimepiride

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

glimepiride

Glimepiride is an oral diabetes medicine that is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Glimepiride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

glimepiride and pioglitazone

Glimepiride and pioglitazone is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Glimepiride and pioglitazone is a combination medicine used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1...

Glipizide

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

glipizide

Glipizide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glipizide is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Glipizide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

glipizide and metformin

Glipizide and metformin is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Glipizide and metformin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Glipizide and metformin may also...

Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR)

Glomerular filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is a calculation that determines how well the blood is filtered by the kidneys. This is one way to measure kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the...

Glomeruli of the kidney

The glomeruli (say "gluh-MAIR-yuh-lee") are tiny blood vessels in the kidneys. They help move blood across the membrane of the kidney to filter wastes from the bloodstream.

Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is a kidney disorder that causes inflammation in the small blood vessels of the kidney (renal capillaries). It interferes with the kidney's ability to remove waste products from the blood. Glomerulonephritis can be caused by an infection, such as strep throat, or may be a complication of an autoimmune...

Gloria's Story: Adding Activity to Help Control Blood Sugar

Gloria hasn't always been an active person. Until she retired a few years ago, she didn't have time, she says. Her job at the local college as an administrative assistant kept her busy. And after work, she just didn't have enough energy—or interest—to do any exercise. After she retired, there were other things to keep...

Glossitis

Glossitis is redness and swelling (inflammation) of the tongue. Possible causes of glossitis include an allergy or infection, an injury to the tongue, and nutritional deficiencies. Although most cases of glossitis are minor and can be treated at home, symptoms can cause problems with chewing, swallowing, or speaking...

Glucagon

Glucagon is a hormone produced by the pancreas that causes the liver to release its stored sugar into the bloodstream. Glucagon is also available as a prescription medicine that is given as a shot or a nasal spray. It works in the same way as the natural hormone. People with diabetes or hypoglycemia sometimes develop...

glucagon (injection)

Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion. Glucagon is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Glucagon is also used during a radiologic (x-ray) examination to help diagnose certain disorders of the...

glucagon (nasal)

Glucagon is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion. Glucagon nasal (for use in the nose) is used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in adult and children at least 4 years old. Glucagon may also be used for...

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