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In that setting, particularly among those with underlying heart or kidney disease, the drugs helped improve blood sugar levels, lowered the risk of related complications, aided weight reduction, and reduced the likelihood of early death.

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Fedrick’s autopsy found he died from a gunshot that ripped through his liver, kidney and aorta.

But his time with the franchise ended acrimoniously after he accused the team of providing medicine that led to his kidney problems.

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When these proteins come together, they contribute to heart and kidney injury linked to diabetes and slow the healing of wounds.

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If uric acid levels rise too much, it can crystallize in the joints and kidneys, causing gout, kidney disease and a number of related conditions.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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