Some diet pills are downright dangerous, but the drug industry has been striving to develop diet pills that are effective and safe. One of the most prescribed diet drugs is metformin. It is sold under the trade names Avandamet, Glucophage XR, Riomet, Fortamet, Glumetza, Obimet, Dianben, Diabex, and Diaformin). It is used by 42 million people in the United States alone, and … [Read more...] about Diet Pill Review: Metformin
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How to Manage Gestational Diabetes during the Holidays
'Go ahead, indulge! You're eating for two!' pregnant women are often told. But too much food (especially sweets) can pack on unwanted and unneeded pounds, and increase your risk for gestational diabetes and other labor complications. Even on a good day, It's hard to say no to a slice of chocolate cake. But it gets near-impossible during Thanksgiving and Christmas season. … [Read more...] about How to Manage Gestational Diabetes during the Holidays
What is Gestational Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes (sometimes called gestational diabetes mellitus) is a glucose intolerance that manifests only during pregnancy. It affects 1 out of 250 people. Gestational diabetes is a potentially serious condition that affects both you and your baby. It's important to diagnose it early and then to manage it with proper diet and medical supervision. Here are some … [Read more...] about What is Gestational Diabetes?