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2. Intravenous ascorbic acid - Wikipedia

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   In individuals with hemochromatosis (a genetic disorder where the body takes up and stores too much iron), intravenous ascorbic acid is contraindicated as high dosages of ascorbic acid may result in iron overloading and therefore, lead to life-threatening complications such as heart disease, diabetes, or tissue damage. [5] High dosages of ...

3. Vitamin C megadosage - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin C megadosage is a term describing the consumption or injection of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in doses well beyond the current United States Recommended Dietary Allowance of 90 milligrams per day, and often well beyond the tolerable upper intake level of 2,000 milligrams per day. [1]

4. Complications of diabetes - Wikipedia

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   Modulating and ameliorating diabetic complications may improve the overall quality of life for diabetic patients. [85] For example, a 2008 study concluded that when elevated blood pressure was tightly controlled, diabetic related deaths were reduced by 32% compared to those with less controlled blood pressure. [2]

5. Intravenous therapy - Wikipedia

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   Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.

6. Banana bag - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin C is proposed to be added based on the prevalence of low blood levels among alcoholics, but its therapeutic usefulness is undefined. [4] Banana bags are used in the intensive care unit to correct acute magnesium deficiencies, a common occurrence in the ICU. Magnesium is stated to be beneficial for patients with terminal illness because ...

7. Diabetes management - Wikipedia

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   The main goal of diabetes management is to keep blood glucose (BG) levels as normal as possible. [1] If diabetes is not well controlled, further challenges to health may occur. [1] People with diabetes can measure blood sugar by various methods, such as with a BG meter or a continuous glucose monitor, which monitors over several days. [2]

8. Vitamin C - Wikipedia

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   Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid and ascorbate) is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits, berries and vegetables. It is also a generic prescription medication and in some countries is sold as a non-prescription dietary supplement.

9. Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia

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   Accumulation of saturated fats, smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes: Risk factors: High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, family history, unhealthy diet (notably trans fat), chronic Vitamin C deficiency [3] [4] Prevention: Healthy diet, exercise, not smoking, maintaining a normal weight [5] Medication: Statins, blood pressure ...