Are Blood Transfusions Used To Treat Diabetes
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Oral iron supplements are the best way to restore iron levels for people who are iron deficient, but they should be used only when dietary measures have failed. However, iron supplements cannot correct anemias that are not due to iron deficiency.
One study reported that doctors prescribed iron pills for 64% of patients with anemia without performing tests to confirm whether iron deficiency was actually the cause. The study suggested that iron replacement was appropriate in less than half...
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...enzyme deficiencies. Fava beans may trigger symptoms. More likely and more serious in males than females.Blood transfusions may be necessary for some types of hemolytic anemia. Experimental trials... Read more »Alcoholism: Complications
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ReferencesAmerican Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes -- 2006. Diabetes Care. 2006 Jan;29 Suppl 1:S4-42.Berhe T, Postellon D, Wilson B, Stone R. Feasibility and safety of... Read more »
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