How to Protect Yourself Against Medical Mistakes

Medical error is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Take steps before you have a procedure -- or start a new medicine -- to avoid a mishap.

Diabetes How to Protect Yourself Against Medical Mistakes Medical error is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Take these steps before you have a procedure -- or start a new medication -- to help prevent a mishap. Read More Easy and Delicious Ways to Eat More Greens Bagged salads are a convenient standby, but you might be surprised by how tasty greens like kale, collards, and cabbage can be in simple recipes like these. Read More 7 Names for Sugar Alcohols Foods labeled "sugar free" or "no sugar added" might contain these ingredients. Here's how to count them as carbs in your diet. Read More ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Exercising With Wearable Weights These weights are worn as a vest or strapped around your wrists or ankles to give your workouts a boost. Here's how to do so safely. Read More Why Your Insulin Sensitivity Factor Matters Calculating this number helps you figure out the dose you need for short-acting or rapid-acting insulin. Read More How to Choose a Protein Shake Most of us get enough protein from our normal diet, but if you want to supplement with a protein drink, make sure you check your labels carefully. Here's what to look for. Read More Early Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes Although they both impact blood sugar, type 1 and type 2 diabetes differ in very important ways, both in their early symptoms and in their treatments. Read More Start Your Day Off Right Don't Make These Morning Mistakes 15 High-Protein Breakfasts Health Benefits of a Morning Walk What Your Bladder Is Trying to Tell You Do You Wake Up at Night to Pee? When to See a Doctor for Excessive Urination ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WebMD.com   |  Mobile Apps   |  Unsubscribe    |    View as a Webpage   You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as docteurlibre2011.tbib@blogger.com. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our Customer Care Team WebMD Privacy Policy © 2025 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 283-299 Market Street, 3rd Floor | 2 Gateway Center | Newark, NJ 07102