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… Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Blood vessel and nerve damage … is traumatic and means a major body-image change. Allow yourself time to grieve and deal with what losing a part …
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… Noninsulin Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes On this page: About This Medicine About This … used? Non-insulin medicines for diabetes help you control blood sugar. You take oral medicines by mouth. Some … of non-insulin medicines help your body make insulin to lower your blood sugar. Others lower how much insulin your …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have diabetes, you'll … fit better. Blue or black areas can mean bruising or blood flow problems. Call your doctor to report them. Patches where …
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… Testing Tips From a Diabetes Educator On this page: Learn to take charge, says … for patterns," O'Brien says. "If your blood sugar is always high before lunch, take a look at what you had for … activity help you control blood sugar "You don't have to follow a strict diet. Focus on healthy eating," O'Brien says. …
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… Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started Before you … Be careful when you exercise if your blood sugar is too high. Make sure to drink plenty of water. Try to exercise at …
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… High Cholesterol: Making Lifestyle Changes Actionset … LDL cholesterol from building up in your arteries. High levels of HDL (1.5 or above) are linked with a lower risk of heart attack and stroke. High cholesterol is …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You … have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … use it the way it's supposed to, your blood sugar gets too high. This can be serious or even life-threatening. How is …
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… Neuropathy: Exercising Safely On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Regular exercise may help control your diabetes, which can reduce your risk of severe diabetic … Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the …
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… Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Because you have diabetes, you need to be especially careful to protect your …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated … Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … dizziness Disorientation Thirst or dry mouth Difficulty swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, heat edema (swelling) …
