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Tropical countries are experiencing a substantial rise in type 2 diabetes, which is often undiagnosed or poorly controlled. Since diabetes is a risk factor for many infectious diseases, this increase probably adds to the large infectious disease burden in tropical countries. We reviewed the literature...
When someone tells me their doctor diagnosed them with prediabetes, I often witness one of two responses: panic (“I have to fix this right now!”) or deer-frozen-in-the-headlights. Both reactions are on the extreme side, given that prediabetes isn’t an actual medical diagnosis. Technica...
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If you've been diagnosed with prediabetes, it means your blood sugar levels are not high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes, but are high enough to indicate a need for change. Ad A normal fastingblood sugarlevel is below 100; whereas, the level of a person with prediabetes is...
Whole grains are good for someone with type 2 diabetes, but is it a far reach to think that whole grains can outright prevent this metabolic disease? […] DIABETES What Does Sugar in the Urine of Non-Diabetics Mean? Sometimes, sugar can find its way in the urine of people who don't...
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not controlled; prescription required. Wegovy semaglutide once-weekly subcutaneous injection; glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Wegovy contains the same active ingredient (semaglutide) as Ozempic and Rybelsus, approved to treat type 2 diabetes. Rybelsus is given orally as a tablet. ...
Does a Full Blood Count Detect Diabetes? What is a Full Blood Count Normal Range? What Does it Mean if Your Full Blood Count is Abnormal? How Long Do Blood Test Results Take? A full blood count (or FBC, but also sometimes called a "complete blood count" or "full blood examination")...
Manage diabetes. Keep your blood sugar level in the range recommended by your healthcare provider. Check your blood sugar level as often as directed. Ask your provider if you should make nutrition, exercise, or medicine changes. Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) for any of ...