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… Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator On this page: Learn to take charge, says … to take charge, says Rhonda O'Brien Taking charge of your type 2 diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. But to … coaches and guides people with diabetes so that they can manage their day-to-day care. A big part of her work is …
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… Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people who have type 1 diabetes. It's also used if you have type 2 diabetes … With little or no insulin, sugar (glucose) in the blood can't enter your cells to be used for energy. This causes …
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… Sick-Day Guidelines for People With Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview … when you are sick If you have diabetes, other illnesses can make your blood sugar go up. This can be dangerous. When … to call. Keep eating and drinking. Try to eat your normal types and amounts of food. Drink extra fluids to prevent …
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… Rethink How You Respond to Stress On this page: Getting Started Getting … your energy? With practice, these healthier responses can help you in the short term and in the long term. Here are some ideas you can try. Interrupt stressful thinking. Give yourself …
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… Drinking More Than You Want To? On this page: Overview Overview … But alcohol isn't a great way to cope with stress. It can actually make anxiety and depression worse. And … if maybe you're drinking too much? Just what is "too much"? Canadian health experts suggest that if you drink, try to …
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… Staying Safe: If You Are in a Violent Relationship On this page: Overview … think it is safe to take it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings and blood vessels in your feet, …
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… Restless Legs Syndrome: What Conditions Can Cause It? On this page: Overview … and frequent symptoms during pregnancy. Kidney disease. Diabetes . Neurological diseases, including peripheral … which is a disorder of the spinal nerve roots . When you are diagnosed with restless legs syndrome, you may also …
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… Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School On this page: … Overview Learning how to manage their diabetes at school can be a big challenge for children. It may also bring … to keep snacks like these close by. Type 1 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes in Children …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, especially if you're having trouble controlling …
