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Health Encyclopedia: Diabetes: Type 2 Medications

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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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Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Medications

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Scleroderma: Treatment for Gastrointestinal Problems

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Surgical ProceduresIn 20% of people with ulcerative colitis, drug therapy is not effective, and surgery to remove diseased sections is necessary. In such cases, part or all of the colon is removed,... Read more »

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Colon and Rectal Cancers: Surgery

SurgerySurgical removal of the tumor ("resection") along with any affected surrounding tissue is the standard initial treatment for potentially curable colorectal cancers (cancers that have not... Read more »

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