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Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Related … is 6.7 to 7.8 mmol/L or lower. footnote 4 Women who have gestational diabetes In general, experts suggest a target … sugar less than 5.3 mmol/L before meals for women who have gestational diabetes. At 1 to 2 hours after meals, the range …
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… neuropathy is damage to the autonomic nerves caused by diabetes. These nerves control things like your heartbeat, … heart. The only signs of a heart attack in a person with diabetes and neuropathy may be a rising blood sugar level, … neuropathy is damage to the autonomic nerves caused by diabetes. These nerves control things like your heartbeat, …
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… Atypical neuropathies are types of nerve damage caused by diabetes. One type affects just one nerve. This is called … Atypical neuropathies are types of nerve damage caused by diabetes. One type affects just one nerve. This is called …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview … with type 2 diabetes. Having a birth parent who developed gestational diabetes while pregnant with the child. African, … with type 2 diabetes. Having a birth parent who developed gestational diabetes while pregnant with the child. African, …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview … other fats in your blood. You had diabetes while pregnant ( gestational diabetes ) or you have delivered a baby who … other fats in your blood. You had diabetes while pregnant ( gestational diabetes ) or you have delivered a baby who …
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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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… 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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… Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents On this page: Overview Related … teen years may be the hardest time for young people with diabetes and their parents. Normal teen behaviours include … or an eating disorder. Common ways that teens with diabetes rebel Your teenager may be very mature and assume …
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… Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset Overview If you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, meet with your … Things to discuss include: Your A1c goal, your medicine for diabetes, and your weight. Whether your immunizations are …