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Calcium-Channel Blockers

Calcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for headache prevention. Constipation is a common side effect. No one taking any calcium-channel blocker should withdraw the drug abruptly, because this can dangerously increase blood pressure. Overdose can cause dangerously low blood pressure and slow heart beats. Drinkin...

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Niacin: Myths and Facts

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...liver disease or certain other conditions, including diabetes and peptic ulcer. . . It has... Read more »

Oprah Endorses... the Thyroid

By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

Republished with permission from DiabetesMine.com. Oprah's got a new pet project: thyroid... Read more »

Straight from the Womb: Are we dooming our children?

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...risk of obesity in childhood was just published in Diabetes Care by the American Diabetes... Read more »

Why African-Americans are at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease

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...which increase the risk of developing P.A.D., such as diabetes and high blood pressure, are very... Read more »

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Bipolar Medications

...eruptions that can resemble acne and make psoriasis worseLow thyroid functionAn increased risk for diabetesA blunted sexual driveDulled emotions and lack of mental clarityMemory lossLack of motor... Read more »

Prevent Obesity: Weight Management

...weight loss. Studies also suggest that diets rich in fiber from whole grains reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes.Soluble fiber (found in dried beans, oat bran, barley, apples, citrus fruits, and... Read more »

What do I need to know about diabetes?"

Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »

Diabetes Diet: Introduction

The two major forms of diabetes are type 1, previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes, and type 2, previously called non-insulin-dependent... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes

The two major forms of diabetes are type 1 (previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM, or juvenile-onset diabetes) and type 2 (previously called noninsulin-dependent... Read more »

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