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Diabetes: Steps for Foot-Washing On this page: Overview … part of the daily routine when you have diabetes. Post this list of steps for proper foot-washing and foot care in your … well, have someone do this for you. Or have your foot specialist (podiatrist) do it regularly. Trim your toenails as …
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… Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset Overview If you … This will help you figure out how medicine, exercise, and food affect your blood sugar. Get regular exercise. Aim for … This will help you figure out how medicine, exercise, and food affect your blood sugar. Get regular exercise. Aim for …
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Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Related … sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems include eye disease (retinopathy), … For example, people who have severe complications from diabetes may have a higher target range. Those who are newly …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview … Experts do not recommend routine testing for type 1 diabetes. Experts differ on when is the best time to start testing for type 2 diabetes. Talk with your doctor about what is putting you at …
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Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications On this page: … may vary depending on whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. A1c blood test. This test shows the average level … of a type of fat in the blood. It is common for people with diabetes to also have high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol …
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Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and 2 On this page: … There are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. But in both types of diabetes, blood sugar levels get too high. This increases …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview Overview Diabetes Canada recommends screening for type 2 diabetes every 2 years for some children. Children who have …
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… Carbohydrate Foods On this page: Overview Overview … into the following categories. The carbohydrate content is listed in grams (g). If you eat a larger portion, count it … raw vegetables 1/2 cup vegetable juice Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs Diabetes: Counting …
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… How Diabetes Causes Blindness On this page: Overview Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels throughout the body. … as the condition gets worse. Major causes of blindness from diabetes This table shows the major causes of blindness in …
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… Organic Foods On this page: Overview Overview What is organic food? Food that is labelled "organic" has been grown or … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …