What I Need to Know About Diabetes Medicines (Paperback)

The National Institutes of Health Publication 12-4222, "What I Need to Know About Diabetes Medicines," provides information about diabetes and the medicines that may be need to help you prevent some of the health problems that diabetes may cause. Over time, high levels of blood glucose, also called blood sugar, can cause health problems. These problems include heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, nerve damage, digestive problems, eye disease, and tooth and gum problems. You can help prevent health problems by keeping your blood glucose levels on target. Everyone with diabetes needs to choose foods wisely and be physically active. If you can't reach your target blood glucose levels with wise food choices and physical activity, you may need diabetes medicines. The kind of medicine you take depends on your type of diabetes, your schedule, and your other health conditions. Diabetes medicines help keep your blood glucose in your target range. The target range is suggested by diabetes experts and your doctor or diabetes educator.

General

Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2012
First published:	July 2012
Authors:	National Institutes of Health • National Institute of D Kidney Diseases • U S Depart Human Services
Dimensions:	254 x 203 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	56
ISBN-13:	978-1-4782-2965-0
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > General
LSN:	1-4782-2965-9
Barcode:	9781478229650

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