David Mendosa recently posted a blog about "glycemic variability." Most people have come to expect that their diabetes control is primarily evaluated by the hb A1C level. Indeed, the hb A1c is correlated with a three-month estimated average glucose level, which is very helpful to know in terms of the effectiveness in medical (insulin or oral) therapy. However, what is less often discussed is the importance of glycemic variability: the ups and downs of glucose values that occur naturally and as...
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Drug-induced hypertension
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Hypertension - medication related SymptomsThe symptoms of drug-induced hypertension are the same as those of primary hypertension, and may... Read more »
Drug-induced hypertension
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Hypertension - medication related PreventionBe careful when taking any medication. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist about the effects, and... Read more »
Drug-induced hypertension
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