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This primary glucose test will not provide you with a diagnosis, it is simply a tool to determine if you may have a problem and should then go on to the next series of tests. The first test however, is simple. You arrive at the lab or doctors office and …

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How is the Fasting Blood Test Conducted?
* The subject should not consume any food or drink after midnight to the morning of the test (8 hours approximately).
* Water is permitted.
* Ask the treating doctor, whether regular morning medication can be avoided until the sample has been taken.
Interpretation: The fasting blood …

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A key goal of diabetes treatment is to prevent and retard the complications because, over a period, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves, even without the person being aware of the damage that is taking place. Other goals of diabetes treatment are:

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While many women are able to move around and continue life while pregnant, some women aren’t that lucky. If you’ve been confined to bed for the benefit of the baby, you know it’s important, but it can be so boring! Here are 10 ways to keep yourself busy and productive:
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Pregnancy might be a joyous time in your life, particularly if you have been waiting to have a baby for a while, but morning sickness can put a damper on the excitement. While the nausea and vomiting usually only lasts the first trimester, some women are unlucky enough to be …

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It is important to carefully follow the directions of the monitor you are going to use.
Testing Tips
* To increase blood flow, the hands should be washed in warm water or massaged from palm to the fingertip before pricking.
* Hands should be dried before the prick.
* It is less painful to …