Diabetes
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Managing stents
I had a heart attack late November. I have 4 stents. Two in the left and right arteries I am on medication and Cardiac Rehab therapies with a change of diet. Recently I saw my physician and my test results are looking good on paper. But I am still having...
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Diabetes and Heart Surgery
My 17 year onld son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after is 4th open heart surgery about a yr ago. Was just told he is in need of a 5th open heart. Can anyone give me info on how diffrent surgery will be since diagnosed with type 1? What new concerns...
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Pacemaker
I have had my pacemaker for 6 weeks. I went to hospital by ambulance after having shortness of breath & perspiring. No chest pain or any pain but knew something was not right. They kept me overnight because my heart rate was only...
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Interesting little experiment
So, I was chatting with a person I met years ago at a local Diabetes Walk. It all start with a request to share a table to sit a bit. This was years before my heart attack. I ended up chatting with this gentleman for quite a long
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Did you Know?
People with diabetes are two times more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease than people without diabetes. But heart attack and stroke are not inevitable. Ask your doctor how to reduce your risk. Download the
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SURPRISE DOCTOR VISIT
I was so upset about me having paralygic-paralysis that I did not know that when I went to the doctor 2 months ago, he told me. Listen, I ...
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Had a surprise at the Doctor's office
I recently went to my PC doctor for a Diabetes Check and had a surprise, it was 5.9. The first time it ever reached that number in 10 years. I have been in the 7.0 for so long. I was happy that it happened and I know it might be just for the moment. Been...
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