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… Home Blood Sugar Diary On this page: Overview Overview Name: _________________________________ Blood sugar target range: ________ to _______. Track your blood sugar each day. Home blood sugar diary Week of ______. …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview Keeping your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems … pregnancy. Work with your doctor to set your own target blood sugar range. Some people can work toward lower …
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… Home Blood Pressure Log On this page: Overview Overview Name: ________________________ Target blood pressure: __________ Date Time (a.m.) Blood pressure Time (p.m.) Blood pressure Comments Sample: …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your … down the body in the direction of gravity. A bruise on a leg usually will take longer to heal than a bruise on the … thing as a blood clot in a vein. And it doesn't cause blood clots. Bruises that don't seem to be caused by an accidental …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview During a blood transfusion, a person (the recipient) receives healthy … Blood transfusions can treat acute chest syndrome and leg ulcers. Frequent blood transfusions may help prevent …
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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Condition … Self-Care What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: Condition … Basics What is high blood pressure in children and teens? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes …
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… Steps for Dealing With High Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … Overview Your doctor will give you goals for your blood sugar and recommend ways to treat high blood sugar. Here are some general guidelines for treating …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview The body uses … fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar as much as carbohydrate does. Planning meals and …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview Some people have high blood pressure before they get pregnant (chronic hypertension). Some have very high blood pressure that starts in the second or third trimester …