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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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… 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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… 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 from another person (the donor). The donated blood is …
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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 …
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… Blood Sugar Testing Times Form On this page: Overview … you haven't already) about how often you need to test your blood sugar level. Use this form to record the times that … should test and when to call your health professional for blood sugar problems. Post the completed form in a …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, especially if … levels are in your target range. And it may help you avoid blood sugar emergencies. Having a record of your blood sugar …
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… Isolated Systolic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview In isolated systolic high blood pressure (isolated systolic hypertension, or ISH), systolic blood pressure is elevated, but diastolic blood pressure is …
