For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Where a carbohydrate food falls on the glycemic index indicates how much it will raise your blood sugar. This is particularly important if you have diabetes, as your body’s ability to manage the amount of sugar in your blood is impaired.
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If you have loose, watery stools more than three times a day, you have diarrhea, as defined by MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Treatment of diarrhea varies and depends on the cause.
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If you have diabetes, the level of sugar in your blood is high because your body isn’t as efficient at using insulin to turn the carbohydrates you eat into energy. Peaches and other fruits contain carbs, but they are also packed with healthful nutrients.
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If you have diabetes, your body’s ability to produce or use insulin is impaired. Insulin is a hormone made by your pancreas that clears the sugar you eat out of your blood and puts it into your cells so you can use it for energy.
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Fluoxetine is the generic name for Prozac, a medication commonly used to treat major depression. Doctors also prescribe this medication for bulimia nervosa, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety. Decreased appetite and weight loss may occur as a result of taking fluoxetine, according to the Drugs.com website.
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