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nearly fully breastfeeding

See breastfeeding.

nephropathy

Kidney disease, including damage to the small blood vessels in the kidneys from long-standing diabetes.

neuropathy

Nervous system or nerve disease, including nerve degeneration due to damage to the small blood vessels in the nervous system from long-standing diabetes.

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

A class of drugs used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling.