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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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Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon On this page: Overview Health … the nasal spray Overview People with diabetes sometimes get very low blood sugar. If they are … of glucagon that the person's doctor recommends. Choose the injection site. slide 1 of 6 < Prev      Next > slide 1 of …
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… How Diabetes Causes Blindness On this page: Overview Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels throughout the body. … growth factor) or an anti-inflammatory medicine. Sometimes injections of these types of medicine can help to shrink new …
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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 … because it's a less obvious way of giving their insulin injections. If rapid-acting insulin is used with meals, the …
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… Noninsulin Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes On this page: About This Medicine About This … Here are some examples of non-insulin medicines for diabetes. Some of these medicines may be combined in one … is not a complete list. Why are noninsulin medicines for diabetes used? Non-insulin medicines for diabetes help you …
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Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Related … sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems from diabetes. These problems include eye disease (retinopathy), … For example, people who have severe complications from diabetes may have a higher target range. Those who are newly …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview … Experts do not recommend routine testing for type 1 diabetes. Experts differ on when is the best time to start testing for type 2 diabetes. Talk with your doctor about what is putting you at …
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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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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview Overview Diabetes Canada recommends screening for type 2 diabetes every 2 years for some children. Children who have …