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Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes: Type 2 Medications

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The American Heart Association now recommends that patients should aim for the following test results for intensive control of glucose levels:

Fasting plasma glucose concentrations below 110 mg/dL.
Glycolated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels of less than 7%. Controlling HbA1c is the most important factor for reducing the risk of complications in patients with diabetes. According to one 2000 study, a 1% reduction in people with elevated glycolated hemoglobin levels lowers the risk for complicat...

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The Normal A1C Level

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

You want to control your diabetes as much as possible. You wouldn't be reading this if you didn't. ... Read more »

Metformin and the risk of lactic acidosis

By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...answered:"According to the USPI (the "label") for Glucophage brand of metformin, GLUCOPHAGE and... Read more »

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The Effects of exercise on Diabetes

...earlierstudy found that healthy lifestyle changes may work better than the prescription medication metformin (Glucophage) when it comes to preventing metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Treatment

...Ovarian SyndromeLifestyle changes (weight loss and exercise in women who are overweight.)Metformin (Glucophage), a diabetes drugs used to restore insulin response. This drug and similar ones used... Read more »

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Cholesterol TrendsOlder Americans are making strides in lowering their total cholesterol levels, but younger adults levels are increasing, according to survey data published in the Journal... Read more »

Cholesterol and Lipids

Lipids are the building blocks of the fatsand fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in animals, are composed mainly of... Read more »

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Cholesterol's Effect on the HeartCoronary artery disease, commonly known as heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and was responsible for nearly 500,000 deaths in... Read more »

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