Disease Guide: Diagnosis, Symptoms & Clinical Treatment Protocols

For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.

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Can Splenda or Equal Raise Your Blood Sugar?

When you have diabetes, you are careful to avoid sugar and sweet foods to better control blood sugar levels. However, if you have a craving for sweets, it can sometimes be hard to resist a sugary indulgence. Artificial sweeteners such as Splenda and Equal are alternatives to real sugar.

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The Effect of Nutrition on the Placenta & Growth of the Fetus

Your diet during pregnancy provides the fetus with its main source of nutrients. Eating the proper nutrients in adequate amounts ensures that both your and the fetus' needs are met. An inadequate diet will result in the fetus taking the nutrients from your body stores.

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