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… Diabetes … What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a condition in which your body is … in your blood. There are 3 major types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and gestational …
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… Type 2 Diabetes … Condition Basics What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which you have too … sugar level to normal. When you have type 2 diabetes, sugar stays in the blood rather than …
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… Type 1 Diabetes … Condition Basics What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that starts when the … blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it usually …
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… Gestational Diabetes … Condition Basics What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that first occurs … insulin to control blood sugar. Gestational diabetes develops when the mother's body can't …
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… Diabetes and Infections … Overview High blood sugar from diabetes can affect the body's immune system , … of plaque in blood vessels associated with diabetes, areas of infection may receive a poor … wounds. People with high blood sugar from diabetes can be more severely affected by …
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… Metformin for Diabetes … Sometimes metformin is combined with other diabetes medicine. Janumet is a combination of … a medicine used to treat prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. It helps …
