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Recently Diagnosed - Type 2
If you or someone you care for has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you are no doubt experiencing a range of emotions. Fear, anger, denial, frustration, depression and uncertainty are just a few of them, and are very common. You are not alone.
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Hypoglycemia and Diabetes
Reviews hypoglycemia and gives advice about how to avoid it.
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Hypoglycemia and Diabetes
Reviewed by QualityHealth's Medical Advisory Board
According to the Joslin Diabetes Center, hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is one of the most common problems associated with insulin treatment, but it can also affect people who take
pills for diabetes. Hypoglycemia can occur suddenly. In most cases, it's mild and can be successfully treated by eating or drinking a small amount of glucose-rich food.
What is hypoglycemia?
When you have diabetes, your... read more
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Hand Washing 10 Times a Day May Help Keep Flu Away
Hygiene, masks, quarantines all work to halt spread of viruses, review finds
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Ask the Expert: What can I do if my A1c is steadily rising?
“Thank you in advance for your willingness to help. I have many highs and lows even when I am not sick. I am type 2 and control my blood sugars with diet and exercise. I do not get much exercise due to a recent knee surgery. I am not on meds for my diabetes and I see my doctor for a check up every 3 months. My A1c is steadily rising. Do you have any... read more
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Could Swine Flu Panic Be Worse Than Outbreak Itself?
With infections typically causing only mild illness, experts point to exaggerated fears as the real threat
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Swine flu (H1N1 influenza) and diabetes
If you are have diabetes, what should you do?
First, be informed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has several webpages on the H1N1 flu. One that is updated regularly is 2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
They also have a webpage about H1N1 and diabetes, which has numerous hyperlinks to other information:
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/news/docs/swine_flu.htm
Other agencies also have information of interest: The HHS has... read more
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Swine-Flu Vaccine: 11 Things You Need to Know
Government officials say the H1N1 (swine) flu could affect up to half the population of the United States this flu season. Scientists are hard at work on a vaccine for the flu, but many people are confused about whether to get this shot or how it works to fight the flu. In this article, a health reporter answers 11 common questions about the H1N1 vaccine, including whether healthy adults should be vaccinated, the amount of... read more
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Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia: What's Normal, What's Not
Everyone experiences pain and other symptoms at some point, but how can you tell if what you're feeling is "normal," or if it signals some more serious medical condition? In this slideshow, health experts discuss a variety of symptoms, explaining what they could signal and when you should consult a doctor about them. The reporters cover such symptoms as headaches, memory loss, upset stomach, and all-over body pain.
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Preventing Diabetes Complications
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Although diabetes is a serious disease, it can generally be managed through a combination of diet, exercise, self-care techniques, and sometimes medication. In fact, with proper care, many patients lead long and fulfilling lives. When diabetics stray from their treatment guidelines, however, a variety of problems can result.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the disease can put you at risk for any or several... read more
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