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What to do about diabetes medicines and monitoring when you are unwell. Key takeaways Illness effect: raises blood glucose even with reduced intake Ne...
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The rules and precautions that apply to driving with diabetes, particularly on insulin. Key takeaways License rules: set by each state; check with you...
Continue Reading : Diabetes and Driving: A Beginner-Friendly Start
Blood glucose returning to non-diabetic levels without glucose-lowering medication. Key takeaways Usual definition: A1C below 6.5% for at least 3 mont...
Continue Reading : Diabetes Remission for Beginners: Where to Start
A disorder of gut-brain interaction causing abdominal pain with altered bowel habits, without structural disease. Key takeaways Core features: abdomin...
Continue Reading : Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Beginners: Where to Start
Infrequent, difficult or incomplete emptying of the bowel. Key takeaways US fiber recommendation: 14 g per 1,000 calories, roughly 22 to 34 g a day fo...
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Stomach contents moving back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and regurgitation. Key takeaways Typical symptoms: burning behind the breastbone, w...
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An autoimmune condition in which gluten damages the lining of the small intestine. Key takeaways Trigger: gluten, found in wheat, barley and rye Testi...
Continue Reading : Starting Out With Celiac Disease
A sensation of abdominal fullness or pressure, sometimes with visible distension. Key takeaways Common causes: diet, constipation, IBS, swallowed air...
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Passing loose or watery stools more frequently than is normal for you. Key takeaways Common cause: viral gastroenteritis, including norovirus Staying...
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Swollen blood vessels in and around the anus, sometimes called piles. Key takeaways Typical symptoms: bright red bleeding on wiping, itching, discomfo...
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A reproducible adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system. Key takeaways Not the same as allergy: intolerance does not involve...
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Live bacteria or yeasts taken with the intention of providing a health benefit. Key takeaways Effects: strain-specific; products are not interchangeab...
Continue Reading : The First Steps With Probiotics Keeping the liver working, and recognizing the signs when it is not. Key takeaways Common causes of liver disease: alcohol, fatty liver linked to exce...
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Changes to cartilage, bone and surrounding tissue that produce joint pain and stiffness. Key takeaways Core management: physical activity, including s...
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Reduced bone density and quality, increasing the risk of fracture from minor trauma. Key takeaways Diagnosis: a DXA scan measuring bone density Screen...
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