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… Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD On this page: Fran's Story Fran's Story "I was so scared when the doctor told me I had emphysema. I was afraid to go … in that kind of thing. But this counsellor really did help me deal with my fears. I feel so much better about …
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… High and Low Blood Sugar Level Record for a Child On this page: Overview Overview Low blood sugar level Use this form to record a low blood sugar … each time this happens. Take the completed form(s) with you when you visit your child's doctor. If your child is having …
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… Maggie Morris: Plan Ahead When You Eat Out On this page: Maggie Morris Maggie Morris … of cake or not. I don't have other (treats) that day. If I get there and it's a kind of cake I don't like, then I don't … preparation. If I do things on impulse, that's when I'm more likely to overeat." When she goes out to …
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… Get Chores Done Without Making Your Pain Worse On this page: … to do, children to take care of, and errands to run. When you can't find someone else to do a chore for you, keep … support bars in the bathtub and around the toilet can help you put less strain on your back as you get in and out …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: When You Arrive at the Hospital On this page: … note of any allergies you might have to medicines. You'll get a sedative to make you feel more comfortable and … and after your surgery. Preparation in the operating room When your surgery team is ready, you will be moved on a bed …
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… Non-Diabetes Medicines That May Raise Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … medicines for conditions other than diabetes can raise your blood sugar level. This is a concern when you have diabetes. Make sure every doctor you see knows …
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… Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone During a Manic Episode On this page: … less isolated. If the person has a lot of energy, walk together. This allows the person to keep on the move but share … lot of activity and stimulation. Allow the person to sleep whenever possible. During periods of high energy, sleeping …
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… Patty's Story: Using Positive Thinking to Help Back Pain On this page: Patty's Story Patty's Story … Pain Sometimes Patty doesn't know whether to laugh or cry when one of her three kids runs at her for a flying hug. She … work at finding the good things in my day. It helps me get through the day, and I think it makes my pain not bother …
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… Help Your Working Teen Balance Responsibilities and Set … networking can be excellent resources. Make sure that when your teen accepts a job, there will be enough time to … rest, carve out study time, eat nourishing foods, and get regular physical activity. Help your teen manage money. …
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… Help Your School-Age Child Develop Social Skills On this … should be addressed, parents should be sensitive about when to get involved and try to let children work out issues on …
