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Do only people with type 1 diabetes take insulin?
No, type 2 diabetics can also be placed on insulin therapy to manage uncontrolled diabetes... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does Levemir cure diabetes?
Levemir does not cure diabetes but it IS used to manage diabetes. Levemir is a... Full Answer12/31/1969
How long does tobacco stay in my system after I quit smoking?
Approximately twenty minutes after smoking the last cigarette the body begins to respond and... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the short-term benefits of quitting tobacco?
Short-term benefits of quitting tobacco include: blood pressure goes down, heart rate slows,
... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is diabetes contagious?
Diabetes is not contagious. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs because the body does not... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is the goal of insulin therapy with type 1 diabetes?
Individuals with Type 1 diabetes are unable to produce insulin; therefore, the goal of insulin in a... Full Answer05/24/3449
What is the difference in hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia?
Hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose (sugar), is a condition where there are high levels... Full Answer12/31/1969
What can be done to control hypoglycemia?
To control hypoglycemia, which is a blood glucose (sugar) level less than 70mg/dl, you must... Full Answer12/31/1969
How long will I have to take Zyban for smoking cessation?
Zyban/Wellbutrin (buproprion hydrochloride) can be taken for up to 6 months to one (1) year for... Full Answer12/31/1969
Would high sodium intake cause my BP to go up?
High sodium intake causes fluid retention (swelling). Increased fluid in the body can cause high... Full Answer05/24/2610
What are the best treatment options for low blood pressure?
The best treatment for low blood pressure depends on the cause. If blood pressure is low due to... Full Answer05/24/2358
Is glaucoma always caused by high eye pressure?
Glaucoma is NOT always caused by high eye pressure. Glaucoma can be caused by any of the following... Full Answer05/24/2017
What causes high RDW on a blood count?
Measurement of RDW, or random distribution of red cell width, provides health care professionals... Full Answer05/24/1736
What are the side effects of blood pressure medications?
Side effects of blood pressure medications vary depending on the class of drugs (medications) that... Full Answer05/24/1334
How can I measure my blood pressure?
The most common way of checking blood pressure is to use a digital blood pressure monitor. The... Full Answer05/24/0939
