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Archive for February, 2008

Feb 29 2008

Could you Have a Latex Allergy?

Published by Author under Allergies

When you work in the health care profession you may have discovered a rash on your hands when you wear latex gloves. This is not just dry skin it is usually a latex allergy that caused it. A latex allergy is very uncomfortable, especially if you wear gloves often throughout your day. If you do [...]

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Feb 29 2008

The Effects of Exercise on Diabetes

Published by Author under Diabetes

An interesting research suggests that our gene structures are programmed for exercise. In elaborating their claim, the researchers coined the evidence of the lifestyle of prehistoric humans. If any one of them were weak or did not have enough reflex to move quickly, he or she died. Those survived were fit enough to survive and [...]

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Feb 28 2008

Understanding Diabetes Treatment Options

Published by Author under Diabetes, Health Tips

When someone is faced with diabetes, it is important that they are able to reach out and gain support from doctors, friends, and family, as this is something that not everyone can manage alone. While there is not currently a cure for this illness, there are many diabetes treatment options that can be explored in [...]

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Feb 27 2008

Information About Allergies Can Help You Get Timely Treatment

Published by Author under Allergies

There are numerous types of allergies that can affect you, and thus there are also numerous allergy treatments available and since allergies affect people regardless of their age, it is therefore very necessary to be able to identify whether you have an allergy or not so that you can then get the best allergy treatment [...]

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Feb 27 2008

Gestational Diabetes Testing and Pregnancy

Published by Author under Diabetes, Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you may be suggested to undergo gestational diabetes testing. In most of the cases, it is nothing but a routine health check-up, considered as an integral part of prenatal care. Gestational diabetes testing is done typically during 24th through 28th weeks of pregnancy. Although it is a common experience for all [...]

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Feb 26 2008

Are Herbs for Allergies Safe to Use?

Published by Author under Allergies

When you turn your television on today, the only thing that commercials seem to be about any more is taking medication for whatever you need. There is medicine for itchy watery eyes, one for gas and bloating, one for treating almost everything, including allergies. A long time ago, there was once a time when people [...]

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Feb 26 2008

Necessary Supplies for Diabetics

Published by Author under Diabetes

If you received a diagnosis of diabetes, there are several supplies you always need to have on hand. Many of these supplies can be found in local pharmacies or at online stores. Often, insurance companies or Medicare covers supplies that are necessary for diabetics. If you’re unsure of your coverage call your insurance representative and [...]

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Feb 25 2008

Common Gluten Allergy Symptoms

Published by Author under Allergies

Gluten allergy symptoms include some of the basic symptoms that occur when there is an allergic reaction. There are also some uncommon allergic reactions that might need the attention of a medical practitioner as well as medication. Before we delve further into gluten allergy symptoms, let us first find out what gluten is.
What Is Gluten?
Gluten [...]

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Feb 25 2008

Diabetes Statistics: India Is The Diabetic Capital Of The World

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The International Diabetes Federation recently published findings revealing that in 2007, the country with the largest numbers of people with diabetes is India (40.9 million), followed by China (39.8 million), the United States (19.2 million), Russia (9.6 million) and Germany (7.4 million).
Some other alarming diabetes statistics include the fact that there is one person in the world dying [...]

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Feb 24 2008

A Guide to Food Allergies

Published by Author under Allergies

There are many different types of allergies that a person can suffer from, but food allergies are one of the most common of all. Food allergies, also known as food intolerance refers to when a person cannot eat a certain type of food without experiencing undesirable side effects or even serious repercussions.
Most Common Causes
Although a [...]

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Feb 24 2008

Understanding What Diabetes Is All About

Published by Author under Diabetes

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with this illness, or if you’ve have this condition for a while, understanding what diabetes is will help you become a more informed patient. Since this is an incurable medical condition, it’s important to receive proper treatment to minimize or eliminate the possibility of short-term or long-range complications. By increasing [...]

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Feb 24 2008

What Happens With Diabetes Research

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Not many people are fully aware of the diabetes research that is conducted on a daily basis throughout each year as much more advertisement and focus is put on things such as cancer or AIDS research. But with the fact that every year more and more people are being diagnosed with one of the two [...]

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Feb 23 2008

Is There A FDA Definition Of Food Allergies

Published by Author under Allergies

The FDA or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body which looks after the safety of food and drugs sold in USA – just as the name indicates. Usually the FDA plays a very important role in the monitoring of the drugs and alternative medicines that are launched in the market. They [...]

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Feb 23 2008

Finding The Best Diabetes Recipes

Published by Author under Diabetes, Health Tips

With diabetes on the rise in this country, it is no wonder that many more people are starting to take a better look at the way they live their life, even right down to what foods they eat. Eating the right foods and using different types of diabetes recipes is not only good for those [...]

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Feb 22 2008

How to Reduce Your Risk of Dangerous Reactions to Prescription Drugs

Published by Jennifer under Health Tips

Most of us have taken a prescription medication for one condition or another at some point. While we may get a brief explanation from our doctor about the drug, most people will not take the extra steps to ensure they are using the medication as safely or effectively as they can be. In fact, by [...]

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Feb 22 2008

Dealing With Eye Allergies

Published by Author under Allergies

Allergies in general can be incredibly frustrating and bothersome, but eye allergies in particular can cause serious problems. Eye allergies are typically associated with other allergic conditions such as hay fever and atopic eczema. The causes of these allergies are most similar to those of allergic asthma, and can get to be quite serious.
Allergic Eye [...]

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Feb 22 2008

What are the Causes of Diabetes?

Published by Author under Diabetes

Unfortunately, there are many theories about what causes diabetes but no real certainties. Most doctors agree that there are specific factors that are generally present, and when they consider these things, along with the way this disease manifests itself in the body, they feel they are able to offer realistic speculations on what causes diabetes.
What [...]

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Feb 22 2008

Understanding Diabetes Prevention

Published by Author under Diabetes, Health Tips

As if there are not enough medical issues to worry about, diabetes prevention has become a hot topic among many people in the nation, as there has been a rise in the amount of adults and even children who are being diagnosed with diabetes everyday. Diabetes prevention has become such a hot topic that there [...]

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Feb 21 2008

Dealing With a Zyban Allergy Reaction

Published by Author under Allergies

Zyban is one of the most commonly prescribed medications to help people to stop smoking and although it usually does work very effectively there is the issue of a possible Zyban allergy reaction that must be understood.
About Zyban
Zyban is a prescription strength medicine that was originally used to treat depression but which is now most [...]

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Feb 21 2008

Autism and Sulfa Allergy – Some Assessments

Published by Author under Allergies

Sulfa allergy is basically a negative reaction to an antibiotic known as sulfamethoxazole which is an ingredient found in antibiotics which contain sulfonamide including Septra and Bactrim. People who have been diagnosed with a sulfa allergy should not use these types of medications and they should also not take an antibiotic known as Pediazole.
Autism
There is [...]

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Feb 21 2008

The Case For A Vegan Diabetes Menu

Published by Author under Diabetes

A menu for diabetes patients can help control the symptoms of diabetes. To understand the relationship between the dietary menu and diabetes, an understanding of what diabetes is may be helpful.
What Diabetes Is
Diabetes is a disorder in which the patient has unusually high blood sugar levels and an erratic metabolism. High blood sugar levels are [...]

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Feb 20 2008

Allergy Test – the Procedures

Published by Author under Allergies

An allergy test is performed in order to determine what types of substances or allergens cause you to have an allergic reaction. Skin tests are usually preferred since they typically can be performed quickly and experts believe they provide reliable information and typically cost less than taking a blood allergy test.
Skin Test
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Feb 20 2008

About Alzheimer’s Disease And Type 3 Diabetes

Published by Author under Diabetes

Type 3 diabetes is the rarest kind of diabetes you can get.  The brain has been discovered to produce insulin, when previously it was thought only the pancreas did.  Some researchers and scientists think that the much feared Alzheimer’s disease may be a variant of Type 3 diabetes.  Studies done at Northwestern University and the [...]

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Feb 20 2008

Some Common Diabetes Medications For Type 2 Diabetes

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There are different types of diabetes that can affect you and if you happen to have Type 2 diabetes, it is normal to be prescribed oral medications in order to control your blood glucose levels. What’s more, while using these different types of diabetes medications, there will also be a need to make some changes [...]

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Feb 19 2008

What Is Wheat Allergy?

Published by Author under Allergies

Wheat allergy is a reaction that some people have to food containing wheat. This food allergy can happen to anyone hypersensitive to wheat and its elements. Some reactions that are triggered by wheat allergy can be as mild as rashes and as severe as anaphylactic shock. The reasons why we need to be aware of [...]

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Feb 19 2008

The Best Allergy Solutions

Published by Author under Allergies

Allergies are basically inflammations caused by unusual sensitivity to foreign substances. Allergies can be incredibly frustrating to deal with and it often seems as though nothing is going to help. There are some very effective allergy solutions available out there however, both conventional and all natural remedies.
Dealing With Allergies
Of course one of the best things [...]

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Feb 19 2008

Following Diabetes Meal Plans

Published by Author under Diabetes, Health Tips

Appropriate diabetes meal plans can help diabetes patients control the effects of this chronic disease. To understand the relationship between diet and diabetes, a brief definition of what diabetes is may be helpful. Of course, diabetics should not make a drastic change in their diet without first consulting their physicians.
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic [...]

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Feb 18 2008

Allergy Resistant Products Can Prove Effective In Preventing Allergies

Published by Author under Allergies

According to recent studies, it has been found that more than half of all Americans that fall in the age group between six and fifty nine years have been found to be allergic to a minimum one to ten allergens, which is worrying because it represents a fivefold jump as compared to what it was [...]

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Feb 18 2008

Treating Type 2 Diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes is the type of diabetes that commonly occurs in people. In this condition, our pancreas most likely do not produce as much insulin necessary for our body or our body’s cells do not recognize the insulin created by our pancreas. Insulin is necessary for us to move because it is the substance [...]

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Feb 18 2008

Understanding Diabetes Management

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With the way the world is shaping up to be, or not shaping up, is becoming a major concern for not only those in the medical profession, but for individuals who are the ones suffering from excess weight gain. Whether it was due to a poor diet, a predetermined gene, or a mixture of the [...]

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