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… how to use the pump to keep it working properly and to control your diabetes. When you use a pump, you will need to … called a "basal rate," throughout the day and night to help control your blood sugar. When you need extra insulin to … and do not need tubing. With this type, a remote device controls the pump. And some pumps are disposable. A pump …
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… While regular physical activity may improve glucose control and facilitate weight loss, it causes a wide range … quality of life) in adults even if glucose and body weight control do not change. Canadian guidelines recommend that … or watching TV) for health benefits and/or body weight control. Useful resources Physical Activity Counselling …
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… child uses the medicines and keeps asthma symptoms under control, they will likely be able to do these activities. … that your child may need to increase the use of asthma-control medicines during such visits. Children may be … not be able to breathe during an attack. If symptoms are controlled daily, children will have fewer, less severe …
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… for allergic rhinitis Allergy to natural rubber (Latex) Controlling dust, dust mites, and other allergens in your home Controlling pet allergens Drug allergies Food allergies Hay …
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… nerve, and kidney disease. Some doctors may use medicine to control blood sugar in people with prediabetes. If your … who have had a baby that weighed more than 4 kg (9 lb) at birth are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes later in life. … who have had a baby that weighed more than 4 kg (9 lb) at birth are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes later in life. …
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… orders, to have the best chance of keeping seizures under control. Missing a dose here or there or taking doses too … and other health problems. If your treatment is not controlling your seizures, your doctor will go over your … more often. The drug has too many adverse effects. Seizure control is not the only measure of success. You may be free …
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… disease and vCJD and provides information about infection control and food inspection. Visit … in Canada. It also offers information about infection control and food inspection. Visit … for more information. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides up-to-date information …
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… the pituitary gland, which are located in the brain, help control the thyroid gland. The hypothalamus releases … up and too little thyroid hormone slows things down. They: Control the rate at which your body burns calories (your … moves through your digestive tract. Affect muscle strength. Control how quickly your body replaces dying cells. Thyroid …
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… Biofeedback Biofeedback is a technique for learning to control a body function that is not normally under conscious control, such as skin temperature, muscle tension, heart … exercises can help strengthen some of the muscles that control the flow of urine. These exercises are used to treat …
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… You have moderate or severe dry eyes. You have an uncontrolled autoimmune or connective tissue disease. You are younger than 18. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. During pregnancy, women can have temporary … disease. You are younger than 18. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. During pregnancy, women can have temporary …
