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A hormone is a chemical released in one organ or part of the body that travels through the blood to another area where it helps to control certain...
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You need to work with your healthcare provider, preferably a diabetes educator, on your goals for blood sugars and A1C. Another thing you can do is...
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You may need drugs to help control blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure. If you suffer from pain because of nerve damage caused by diabetes...
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Diabetes is a group of diseases in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in the blood. As a result, the level of sugar in the...
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Yes. It would be OK to take Tussin DM for your cough while taking bupropion and a high blood pressure medication. There are no significant drug...
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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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Don't try to break or "pop" the blister. The skin covering the blister helps protect it from infection. Gently wash the area with mild...
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If you have diabetes, do not use over-the-counter products that contain a vasoconstrictor (for example, ephedrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine HCI)...
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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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After a meal the digestive system breaks some food down into sugar. The blood carries the sugar throughout the body, causing blood sugar levels to...
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Glucagon is a hormone that raises the level of glucose in the blood by releasing stored glucose from the liver. Glucagon is sometimes injected when a...
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is an abnormal condition that affects the blood vessels outside the heart. It often occurs as a result of decreased...
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People living with diabetes need to watch total carbohydrates and make healthy choices most of the time.  A one-half cup serving of both...
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Gastroparesis is a form of nerve damage that affects the stomach and intestines. With this condition, food is not digested properly and does not move...
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