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What About Taking Pain Medication During Pregnancy

Health Encyclopedia: Type 1 Diabetes

Long-Term Complications


Type 1 diabetes reduces the normal life span by an average of 5 to 8 years. However, survival rates are improving in all ethnic groups and both genders. Longer survival rates are probably due to improvements in monitoring and tighter control of blood glucose. There are two important approaches to preventing complications from type 1 diabetes:

  • Intensive control of blood glucose and keeping glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels below 7.0. This approach is proving to prevent ...
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Endometriosis: Risk Factors
...children has been associated with a greater risk for endometriosis. Some evidence suggests that early pregnancy may be protective against endometriosis because the cervix becomes dilated during... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Diagnosis
...uterine bleeding is usually the cause of iron deficiencies in young women. Increased need for iron during pregnancy is also a common cause in this population.If internal bleeding is suspected as... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: General Health Precautions
...should have vaccinations appropriate to their trimester. Not all vaccinations are appropriate during pregnancy.Older adults may not respond to a vaccination as quickly as younger people or may... Read more »
Narcolepsy: Treatment
...doses of only 100 to 500 mg, can cause psychosis and even death. This drug should not be used during pregnancy. There is also a risk for addiction and abuse.Stimulants should be avoided or only... Read more »
Gout: Diagnosis
...kidney, liver, or bone marrow disorders. It can also affect fertility and should not be used during pregnancy. The drug can cause gastrointestinal side effects at high dose, including nausea,... Read more »

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