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Types of Headache On this page: Overview … are often similar. Describing a few key symptoms of your headaches may help your doctor find out what type of headache you have. This can help your doctor treat your headaches. Here are some key …
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… neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. People who have diabetes often have high blood sugar levels. Over time, this can damage nerves throughout your body. There are several types of diabetic neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy. This is …
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause … sugar that first occurs during pregnancy. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. But with … it. Sometimes a pregnant woman has been living with another type of diabetes without knowing it. Common symptoms of high …
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… Metformin for Diabetes On this page: About This Medicine Related … This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about … used? Metformin is a medicine used to treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. It helps control …
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Diabetes and hypoglycemia Last updated December 9, 2024 … blood. Find out how eating well and being physically active can help prevent and manage diabetes. Healthy eating and … diabetes Healthy eating plays a key part in managing all types of diabetes. Read about basic meal and snack planning: …
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Diabetes and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview People … have diabetes need to be more careful with alcohol. Before you drink, consider a few things: Is your diabetes well controlled? Do you know how drinking alcohol can affect you? Do you have high blood pressure, nerve …
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Diabetes and Infections On this page: Overview Overview High blood sugar from diabetes can affect the body's immune system , impairing the ability … complication of diabetic ketoacidosis. Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Using Antibiotics Wisely …
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Diabetes Complications On this page: Overview Related … blood sugar levels stay high. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many parts of your body . It can lead to a … damage is called diabetic neuropathy . There are different types of neuropathy. They may be caused by damage to nerves …
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… Andy's Story: Finding Your Own Routine When You Have Diabetes On this page: Andy's Story Andy's Story Two years ago, when his doctor told him he had type 2 diabetes, Andy wasn't surprised or even that worried. … he heard about the kinds of foot and nerve problems that can happen if blood sugar isn't controlled. As a grocery …
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… Lorna's Story: There's No Fast Cure On this page: Lorna's Story Lorna's Story Is housework bad for you? Ask Lorna what she thinks. You'll get a lesson in how … a severe episode. She counts herself lucky. "Some people can hardly move, but I could stand and sit, although it …