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… Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring On this page: Overview Related … Overview Your doctor might ask you to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor after measuring your blood pressure in the doctor's office, to make sure that you …
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… High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips On this page: Overview … to Stop Hypertension) diet can help you lower your blood pressure. It includes eating fruits, vegetables, and … foods. For more information on the DASH diet, see: High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet . DASH Diet Sample Menu …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Bruises form when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often … pain medicine, ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter medicine. Think about using alternative medicine. If …
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… Blood Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. If you take a blood thinner, watch for signs of abnormal bleeding. If you …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level is outside the target range. Checking your … test area of the strip, hang the hand down below the waist. Count to 5. Then squeeze the finger starting close to the …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood sugar helps you manage your diabetes during pregnancy. … test area of the strip, hang the hand down below the waist. Count to 5. Then squeeze the finger starting close to the …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Most women with gestational diabetes don't have a problem with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). But you are at risk for low blood sugar if you take insulin shots or some diabetes …
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… Blood Pressure Numbers: When to Get Help On this page: Overview Overview What do your blood pressure numbers mean? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against …
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… Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in the blood rises above your child's target range. It can happen …
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… Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview If your child takes insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower blood sugar, their blood sugar may get too low at times. Low blood sugar may …
