Imperial Valley News Center
Hypoglycemia can lead to severe medical problems if left untreated
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- Written by Bithika Thompson, M.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - Diabetes and the medications people take for it are by far the most common causes of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. There are other reasons your blood sugar may be low, however. Keeping track of your blood sugar at home can be a good step in some cases. But you should do so only after you have been evaluated for low blood sugar by an endocrinologist - a doctor who specializes in diabetes and other hormone-related disorders.
Alternative cancer treatments: 10 options to consider
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- Written by Mayo
Rochester, Minnesota - These 10 alternative cancer treatments have shown some promise in helping people with cancer. Talk to your doctor if you're interested in trying:
Blood sugar testing: Why, when and how
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
Scottsdale, Arizona - Blood sugar testing is an important part of diabetes care. Find out when to test your blood sugar level, how to use a testing meter, and more.
Tests help determine safe flu vaccine for patient with allergies
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- Written by James Li, M.D., Ph.D.
Rochester, Minnesota - It is likely you can find a vaccine that you can take safely. There are influenza vaccines available that do not contain thimerosal. Before you get the vaccine again, make an appointment to see a doctor who specializes in allergies. That specialist can do tests to check your allergies and help you find an influenza vaccine that is safe for you.
Smoking cessation: Creating a quit-smoking plan
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- Written by Mayo Clinic
Imperial, California - If you're like many smokers and other tobacco users, you know you should quit - you just aren't sure how to do it. Creating a quit-smoking plan may improve your chances of stopping for good. Having a plan helps prepare you for coping with the physical and emotional issues that often arise when you stop smoking, such as nicotine withdrawal and strong urges to smoke.
Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States
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- Written by State Department
Washington, DC - The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States applaud the extraordinary efforts of Bernardino Leon, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, and welcome his announcement of a new round of political dialogue in Geneva next week.
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