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Certain risk factors elevate the risk of heart disease, especially in people with diabetes. Many people with diabetes have a group of risk factors...
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Aerobic exercise and resistance training are both beneficial for diabetes and lower the hemoglobin A1c levels. Structured exercise programs...
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Starting in November, the type 2 diabetes drugs Avandia, Avandamet, and Avandaryl will no longer be available in retail pharmacies, due to possible...
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The major goal in treating diabetes is to minimize any elevation of blood sugar (glucose) without causing abnormally low levels of blood sugar. Type...
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Heart disease is common in people with diabetes. Data from the National Diabetes Fact Sheet show that in 2004 heart disease was noted on 68% of...
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The most common cause of heart disease in a person with diabetes is hardening of the coronary arteries or atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of...
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When you have diabetes, taking good care of your feet is very important. Poor foot care can lead to serious problems, including possibly having to...
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When choosing the proper footwear if you have diabetes: Buy shoes with closed toes and heels. Buy shoes with leather uppers but without a seam...
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To keep you feet safe if you have diabetes: Don't wait to treat a minor foot problem. Follow your health care provider's guidelines and first aid...
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Numbness is the most common, troubling symptom of nerve damage due to diabetes. People describe the early symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in many...
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Heart disease and blood vessel disease are the biggest complications that people with uncontrolled diabetes face. Approximately 65% of death from...
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Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S. It can cause a number of eye problems, some of which can lead to blindness if not addressed...
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Symptoms vary depending on the diabetes complication that you have. You may have: No symptoms if you have heart disease or atherosclerosis of a...
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When diabetes complications are found early, you might only have to take medication to prevent progression of the disease. Only minor lifestyle...
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Although some people talk about a "diabetes diet," there's really no such thing, experts say. The same healthy diet recommended for those...
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