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FAQ176
What is diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus (also called "diabetes") is caused by a problem with insulin. Insulin moves glucose out of the blood and into the body's cells where it can be turned int...
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December 2011
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FAQ029
Why is breastfeeding good for my baby?
There are many reasons why breastfeeding is best for your baby: The colostrum—a yellow, watery pre-milk—that your breasts make for the first few days after birt...
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May 2011
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FAQ101
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a natural substance that serves as a building block for cells and hormones. Most of the cholesterol in your body is made by the liver. A small amount also comes fr...
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August 2011
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FAQ142
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not make enough insulin or does not use it as it should. Insulin is a hormone that helps balance the amount of glucose in your blood.
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August 2011
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FAQ115
What causes back pain during pregnancy?
Back pain in pregnancy has many possible causes. It usually is caused by strain on the back muscles. In mid-pregnancy, when your uterus becomes heavier, your c...
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August 2011
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FAQ045
What are the benefits of exercise?
Regular exercise can provide the following health benefits: Reduce the risk of heart disease by strengthening your heart, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing bloo...
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May 2011
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FAQ119
What are some of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy?
Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can benefit your health during pregnancy in the fo...
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August 2011
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FAQ177
What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is diabetes mellitus that develops in women for the first time during pregnancy. Some women found to have gestational diabetes may actually have ha...
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December 2011
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FAQ131
What are the benefits of exercising after having a baby?
Daily exercise can help restore muscle strength and firm up your body. Exercise can make you less tired because it raises your energy level an...
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May 2011
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FAQ056
What is a preconception care checkup?
The goal of this checkup is to find things that could affect your pregnancy. Identifying these factors before pregnancy allows you to take steps that can increa...
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March 2012
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