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For some DMers like us, caffeine or other stimulants can result in higher blood sugar. Your experiment to cut down/out on Diet Coke might help you see if that’s the culprit. Sometimes, in our early stages with Type 1, we have what’s called a honeymoon, during which time (which can last for about a year) [...]

More Low Blood Sugar Treatments | FAQ’s | 3 Low Blood Sugar remedies suggested by our users Low blood sugar or hypoglycaemia is a disorder of blood sugar metabolism. Low Blood Sugar Symptoms Craving for Sweets A craving for sweets and starch in excessive amounts between meals is the first sign of a low blood [...]

Examples Thiazide diuretics Generic Name Brand Name chlorothiazide Diuril chlorthalidone and chlorthalidone combinations Clorpres, Tenoretic, Thalitone hydrochlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide combinations Capozide, Dyazide, Hyzaar, Lopressor HCT, Maxzide indapamide Loop diuretics Loop diuretics are prescribed for people who also have heart failure, kidney problems, or swelling in their legs (edema). But they are rarely prescribed for people [...]

If you suffer from high levels of blood sugar, you may be more likely to develop serious health conditions, such as infections, blood clotting, and the inability of cuts and wounds to heal. High sugar levels in the blood can also lead to conditions such as diabetes. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take [...]

Natural diuretics to increase urine formation. Diuretics I received my order yesterday. which is FANTASTIC! I also wanted to say thank you. I sent an email to Ask our Experts, I was surprised at the speed [of the response]. Thanks so much for the excellent service! –Rachel Irving, Singapore What are Diuretics? The term diuretic [...]

High Blood Pressure and Diuretics (Water Pills) For high blood pressure, diuretics, commonly known as “water pills,” help your body get rid of unneeded water and salt through the urine. Getting rid of excess salt and fluid helps lower blood pressure and can make it easier for your heart to pump. Diuretics may be used [...]

Natural Diuretics Safe and Effective Ways to Lose Water Weight Jun 27, 2009 Robert Oakes Although most women are familiar with water retention caused by hormonal fluctuation in the monthly menstrual cycle, weight gain from water can affect both women and men at anytime. Since this can be uncomfortable to carry the extra weight, it [...]

By now you are probably aware of the childhood obesity epidemic in America—but did you know about childhood hypertension? Until recently, children were rarely diagnosed with high blood pressure, and when they were, it was usually due to a tumor or a vascular kidney disease. In 2004, a study showed hypertension among children is four [...]

Blood pressure and cholesterol levels are highly correlated with diet. Though genes can play a factor, a healthy diet can treat, prevent and relieve elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels—serious symptoms that can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association recommends that nutritious, heart-healthy foods be incorporated into one’s diet, [...]

Medical practitioners measure the blood pressure in millimeters of mercury. A high systolic blood pressure level is any number higher than 140. A high diastolic blood pressure level is any measurement more than 90. Those who test above these numbers over two or more successive medical screenings are considered to have stage one hypertension. Stage [...]