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Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview If you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, meet … pregnancy. High blood sugar while you are pregnant can cause problems. For example, it can cause your baby to be very …
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… Alcohol use Last updated August 19, 2024 Overview Alcohol has both immediate and long-term effects on your body, including an increased risk of injuries and chronic diseases. The less you drink, the lower your risk. Different factors put some …
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… get the sugar it needs for energy. When the body can't use sugar for energy, it starts to use fat for energy. This … build up in the blood and change the chemical balance in your body. This problem can be very dangerous and needs to … coma or death. DKA occurs most often in people with type 1 diabetes. But people with type 2 diabetes also can get it. …
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Diabetes: Staying Motivated On this page: Overview Related … can be hard to accept. It's normal to feel sad or angry. You may even feel grief. It's normal to feel frustrated or … Praise and reward yourself for the things you do right. Use non-food rewards, such as clothing, sports equipment, …
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… kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is damage to your kidneys caused by diabetes. This is sometimes called diabetic …
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… Overview Overview Some people with diabetes use their insulin syringes and lancets more than once to … do not recommend using them more than once. Talk with your doctor before reusing these items. Some people who have …
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… Criteria for Diagnosing Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview Doctors use blood tests and follow guidelines from experts to diagnose diabetes. footnote 1 Criteria for diabetes You will be diagnosed with diabetes if you meet one of the …
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… Screening for Gestational Diabetes On this page: Overview … 24 and 28 weeks. footnote 1 After delivery Even though your gestational diabetes will probably go away after your … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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Diabetes Care Plan On this page: Your Plan Your Plan Your name: Date: You … can help you watch for and avoid many of the problems caused by diabetes. These are some tests you may need. Test …
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… Noninsulin Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … a complete list. Why are noninsulin medicines for diabetes used? Non-insulin medicines for diabetes help you control …