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- 10/05/2022
Physical exercise for type 2 diabetes: Benefits and types
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Physical exercise lowers blood glucose levels and blood pressure, improves blood flow, burns extra calories so you can keep your weight down if needed, improves your mood, can prevent falls and improve memory in older adults, may help you sleep better. Start exercising after speaking to a doctor, start slowly and increase. Few types are walking briskly or hiking, climbing stairs, swimming or a water-aerobics class, dancing, riding a bicycle or a stationary bicycle, taking an exercise class, playing basketball, tennis, or other sports
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Can someone explain how Decapeptyl works before a frozen embryo transfer in IVF? I'm a bit nervous about potential side effects.
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I found out I have a benign nodule in my right thyroid gland should I consider surgery or is it better to leave it alone? I'm a bit worried about risks and whether it's really necessary
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