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Does Diabetes Cause Fatigue?
Fatigue is a common problem which affects everyone from time to time. Fatigue may occur if the blood glucose (sugar) level is high. This causes large amounts of water to be lost through the urine. The resulting dehydration (as well as the need to run to the bathroom every few hours!) can make you feel...
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Preventing Hypoglycemia
Definition: Hypoglycemia (blood sugar levels below 4mmol/L) is the most common acute complication of diabetes. The good news is that understanding what hypoglycemia is can reduce its frequency while keeping glucose levels as ideal as possible. Recognizing Hypoglycemia Mild (common): Trembling or shaking, irregular or fast heartbeat, sweating, anxiety, hunger, headache, and nausea. Moderate (less...
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Treating Hypoglycemia
Definition: Hypoglycemia (blood sugar levels below 4 mmol/L) is the most common acute complication of diabetes – it is also very easy to treat. If it’s mild or moderate, treatments include: a) 15-20g of glucose tablets, or b) 3 hard candies or 6 Life Savers, or c) a half a glass of sweetened orange or...
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Managing Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is when the pressure in your blood vessels is high and your heart must work harder than normal to pump blood throughout your body to deliver oxygen and nutrients. For most, normal BP is less than 120/80. High blood pressure is common in people with diabetes, as well...
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Tips and Tricks that Make Taking Medications Easier
When you live with diabetes, it is common to be prescribed several different pills and/or injections. Have you ever found it hard to remember to take them on time? Do you find it hard to follow all the instructions all the time? You’re not alone! Missing pills or injections is common and occurs more often...
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What does that drug do? Focus on Linagliptin
Possible doses: Linagliptin is a safe glucose lowering drug that can be taken once or twice daily. The maximum glucose lowering is achieved with 5 mg once daily or 2.5 mg twice daily. It may be combined with Metformin in a combination pill. What it does: Linagliptin modestly lowers glucose levels in people with type...