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Detailed information on diabetes treatment and management Specific treatment for diabetes will be determined by your physician based on:
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Detailed information on the most common types of diabetes medications, including Biguanides, Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Thiazolidinediones, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, and DPP-IV inhibitors
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Detailed information on insulin replacement therapy Type 1 diabetes (also called diabetes mellitus or insulin-dependent diabetes) is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks the cells that produce insulin, resulting in no, or a low amount of, insulin. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs at a younger age, with onset often before the age of 30. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes daily injections of insulin.
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If managing diabetes seems like a full-time job, keep in mind it's a task that can't be taken lightly. Diabetes is the fifth-leading cause of death by disease in the United States.
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Weight management means keeping your body weight at a healthy level.Regular exercise and a healthy diet are crucial when it comes to controlling your weight. A weight management plan depends on whether you are overweight or underweight.An easy way...
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The goal of weight management for obese people is to help them improve their unhealthful dietary and sedentary habits.Behavioral change interventions typically include a number of specific strategies, including self-monitoring, stimulus control, c...
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Detailed information on weight management, including obesity causes and prevention
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Weight management refers to a set of practices and behaviors that are necessary to keep one''s weight at a healthful level. It is preferred to the term"dieting," because it involves more than regulation of food intake or treatment of overweight peo...
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You can lose weight by dieting, exercising, or a combination of both. Including exercise into your daily routine offers other benefits besides weight control.
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For some people, a healthy weight is higher or lower than average. Your doctor can help you decide on a healthy weight for you.
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Between the late 30s and late 40s, it's not uncommon for both men and women to gain 10 pounds.
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Childhood weight control is a family affair. Involving the whole family lifts a psychological burden off your child.
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Midlife weight gain may put you at risk for serious health conditions, such as diabetes.
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Detailed information on weight management in a child According to the National Center for Health Statistics, about 19 percent of children ages 6 to 11 in the United States are considered overweight and 17 percent of teenagers (ages 12 to 19) are overweight. More people are now overweight than 15 years ago. This increase is seen in both sexes and all ages. Individuals who are obese as adolescents will most likely remain obese as they become older.
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Healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes. Not all bodies are made to be thin. For some people, a healthy weight is higher or lower than the average weight listed on weight charts.
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Although people generally gain weight when they stop smoking, you can reduce your chances of adding extra pounds by taking steps to prevent it.
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Most medical weight-loss programs first try to help you make the long-term behavioral changes necessary to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This includes exercising regularly and eating healthy food. If you still remain seriously overweight, you and your doctor might discuss these options.
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It's easy to be motivated when you first start. The key is to stay motivated all along the way. Here are things you can do to keep yourself on the path to success.
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