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William Lee Dubois

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What are common myths about exercise?

The following are two common myths about exercise:
  • First myth: Exercise is a
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12/31/1969

Should I get a pneumonia shot if I have diabetes?

Pneumonia is a disease that fills your lungs with fluid. It follows colds and flus like spring... Full Answer

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Why should I get a flu shot if I have diabetes?

People with diabetes aren't good at fighting off colds and flus, and tend to get much sicker... Full Answer

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How can diabetes affect my eyes?

Diabetes-related damage to the retina is called retinopathy, and it can lead to blindness. High... Full Answer

12/31/1969

How common is depression in people with diabetes?

The majority of people who have diabetes take anti-depressants. Depression is just part of the... Full Answer

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Is high blood pressure damaging to my kidneys?

High blood pressure is actually every bit as damaging to your kidneys as high blood sugar. To... Full Answer

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Why are ACE inhibitor medications beneficial if I have diabetes?

An angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor's job is blood pressure control, but as a side... Full Answer

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Why is metformin a key medication for people with diabetes?

For many years, the first-line medication for Type-2 Diabetes has been the pill called... Full Answer

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Why should I take a statin medication for cholesterol if I have diabetes?

Because the overwhelming majority of people with diabetes die of heart attacks, it's now the... Full Answer

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What should my total cholesterol level be?

Your goal -- the ideal cholesterol numbers -- are a bit of a moving target, but current medical... Full Answer

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Why is LDL cholesterol bad for my heart?

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol causes plaque to build up inside your veins and

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Does diabetes increase my risk of a heart attack?

Having diabetes makes it much more likely that you'll have a heart attack. There's not much you... Full Answer

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How many people in the United States have diabetes?

More than 4,000 Americans were diagnosed with diabetes on the same day you were. And the same... Full Answer

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How does Janumet treat type 2 diabetes?

Janumet is a polypill, a medication that has two active ingredients that have

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What is type 1 diabetes in young children?

It’s a poorly understood auto-immune disease that causes the body to mistake the insulin

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