Prediabetes means having blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet in the territory of diabetes â and you can easily make changes that will improve your health and lower your risk of developing diabetes and its related complications.Adding nuts to your diet has been shown to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes,â Corcoran says. The best picks are raw or dry-roasted, with no added fat, salt or sugarâadd them to salads or grain dishes for extra flavour or nutrition.
A type of computed tomography (CT) scan called a spiral or helical CT scan is currently the best method for diagnosing stones in either the kidneys or the ureters. This test is fast, does not require instruments or foreign chemicals to enter the body, and provides detailed accurate images of even very small stones.
Computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) is a noninvasive diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body.A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.T scans of the kidneys may be performed after kidney transplants to evaluate the size and location of the new kidney in relation to the bladder. There may be other reasons for your doctor to recommend a CT scan of the kidney.