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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar … any activity might make it easier to see the connections. When should you test your blood sugar? Some people who have … to receive the blood sample. Don't forget to put the lid back on the bottle right after removing the strip. Prick …
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… Quitting Smoking: Your Social Life On this page: Overview … a big part of your social life. Do you automatically smoke when you are around someone who is smoking? Do certain … Do your friends smoke? Friends care about one another, support one another, and take part in activities together …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview … you have a cold or flu, wear a surgical-type mask and wash your hands before approaching or touching the person with … or rubella, because these shots may not have been available when you were a child. Get the special form of polio shot …
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… Quick Tips: Smart Snacking When You Have Diabetes On this page: Get Started Get Started Follow your body's hunger and fullness signals. Smart snacking can … plate or bowl. It's easy to eat more than you need or want when the bag is open in front of you. Don't buy snacks that …
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… Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things to Take When You Leave On this page: Overview … help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your … or a library. Here are some helpful items to get together when you are planning on leaving an abusive situation. Keep …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: When You Arrive at the Hospital On this page: … to check into the hospital the night before or morning of your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedure. You will … 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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… Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview When you have kidney disease, … and high blood pressure, that can make kidney disease worse. This topic can give you some general ideas about how …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: … and talk with your kids. Turn off your TV and other screens when they aren't in use. Engage in play, games, reading, and … phones, laptops, and tablets so they don't use them in bed. Support a healthy weight. Make your dining table a …
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… Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan Actionset Overview Eating one healthy meal isn't … are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to get yourself back on track and stay there. Let's begin with these key … do you stay with a healthy eating plan? Update your goals When you first started your healthy eating plan, you …
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… Vertigo: Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you have vertigo, you may feel as though you are spinning. This may cause you to lose your balance and fall. There are things you can do to help …