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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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Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers

...distress. However, following numerous reports of cardiovascular events, as well as skin rashes and other adverse effects, the FDA is currently re-evaluating the relative risks and benefits of this... Read more »

Incontinence Medications

...tolterodine (Detrol LA) are proving to be especially effective. They improve continence and have fewer adverse effects than short-acting forms. According to one study of Detrol LA, the drug also... Read more »

High Blood Pressure: Medications

...in a step-down manner (gradual reduction) and be monitored regularly. Stopping too quickly can have adverse effects, including serious effects on the heart. The highest success rates are more... Read more »

Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Rehabilitation

...prescribe antidepressant drugsafter ACS or a heart attack because olderantidepressants tended tohave adverse effects on the heart. Newer antidepressants may be safer. Studies on sertraline... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...appear to increase the risk for miscarriage (as NSAIDs do), even when used regularly.It does have some adverse effects, however, and the daily dose should not exceed 4 grams (4,000 mg). Patients... Read more »

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