1.Measuring Blood Pressure A cuff linked to a special device tightens around your arm to get two measurements. The top number, or «systolic,»

  1.What Are the Symptoms? You could feel tired, sluggish, and in low spirits for much of the day. It can sometimes last for weeks

  1.You’re Always Tired Kidneys filter waste from your blood and ship it out in your pee. When your kidneys don’t work right, toxins can

  1.Go for a Walk Just 40 minutes three or four times a week (or 25 minutes of harder exercise, like jogging) can lower blood

  1.Take Care With Antibiotics These bacteria-fighting drugs can damage your kidneys if you use them too often. It can happen even if you’re perfectly

  1.Types of Weight Loss Surgery There are different kinds. Some, like the gastric «sleeve» and gastric banding, shrink your stomach’s size. They are restrictive

  1.You’re in Control Taking care of yourself when you have diabetes takes effort. You need to check your blood sugar, eat right, stay active,

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  1.Pass Up Soft Cheeses Enjoy some grated Parmesan on your pasta — but pass up the cheese dip. Soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk

  1.Manage Your Numbers High blood sugar over time damages nerves and the small blood vessels that support them. When your blood sugar level is