Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Improving Diabetes Tests

A new way to improve the accuracy of a standard diabetes test
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A Better Diabetes Test?

Industry-funded researchers say they've developed a way to improve the accuracy of a standard diabetes test. 'We think our approach will enable many patients and their doctors to do a better job...
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 Slideshows

Uncommon and Common Food-Poisoning Dangers in Pictures

Learn how look for signs and symptoms food poisoning. Discover ways to keep your food safe from dangers including listeria, E. coli, salmonella and more...
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 News

Health Tip: Watching Portions and Your Wallet

You don't have to scrimp on nutritious foods to eat well on a budget. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases suggests...
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Do Activity Trackers Like Fitbit Boost Health?

Fitness trackers may be trendy, but there's no evidence these devices raise activity levels enough to improve health, even with financial rewards, a new study suggests. Many U.S. employers have...
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'Artificial Pancreas' Approved for Type 1 Diabetes

The first automated insulin delivery device for type 1 diabetes has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people aged 14 and older. Often called an 'artificial pancreas,' the...
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Health Tip: Add Veggies to Most Any Meal

If your family doesn't eat enough vegetables, there are ways to sneak them into almost any meal. The American Heart Association suggests...
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 Drugs and Medications

Avandamet (rosiglitazone/metformin)

Avandamet is used with diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adult patients with type 2 diabetes. The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and upset stomach...
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MedicineNet's Diabetes Center gives you all of the tools necessary to manage your diabetes. Get access to various diabetes topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. The two types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type. Read more ...
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