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… Criteria for Diagnosing Diabetes On this page: Overview … tolerance test (OGTT) is most often done to check for gestational diabetes. Your hemoglobin A1c result is 6.5% or … Information A1c Test Blood Glucose Test C-Peptide Test Gestational Diabetes Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) …
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… Type 2 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health … Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Diabetes in Children: … or South Asian descent. Was born to a mother who had gestational diabetes . Has signs of not being able to use …
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Diabetes: Staying Motivated On this page: Overview Overview Having diabetes can be hard to accept. It's normal to feel sad or … health care team can help you cope. When you feel sad, give yourself time to adjust to your losses. If you feel …
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… Eating Disorders: Feeling Better About Yourself On this page: Overview Overview … are often very self-critical. Learning to be easier on yourself is essential. Try some of the following ideas to feel better about yourself. Pace yourself if you are feeling weak. Everything …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children On this page: Health … What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that starts when the … Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Diabetes in Children: …
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… Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling On this page: … that you have washed in uncontaminated water and peeled yourself. Don't swim in water that has not been treated with … that you have washed in uncontaminated water and peeled yourself. Don't swim in water that has not been treated with …
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Diabetes: Travel Tips On this page: Overview Related … see a doctor away from home, let the doctor know you have diabetes. And always wear medical identification. In an … medical identification lets people know that you have diabetes so they can care for you appropriately if you are …
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Diabetes: Preparing for Pregnancy On this page: Overview 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 …
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Diabetes and Constipation or Diarrhea On this page: Overview … is a common gastrointestinal problem for people who have diabetes. Diarrhea that occurs at night is also common. The … nerves usually does not occur unless you have had type 1 diabetes that requires treatment with insulin for many …
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Diabetes: Cholesterol Levels On this page: Overview Related … Overview Cholesterol (or lipid) problems are common in diabetes. These problems are usually related to obesity and … at a healthy weight, and not smoking. Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke …