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… weight-loss products depend on which ones you take. Be careful with: Appetite suppressants. Using these medicines … medicines if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems, thyroid problems, glaucoma, or … medicines if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems, thyroid problems, glaucoma, or …
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… about getting hearing aids. You can see your health care provider or an audiologist to get prescription hearing … to severe hearing loss. Find out if your provincial health plan or private health insurance covers hearing aids. They … its small size hard to handle. It's not recommended for children. In-the-canal hearing aid slide 2 of 5 < Prev      …
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… to your baby. You may also receive it through an organ transplantation or a transfusion, although this is rare. What are … and you can take precautions to avoid infection. If you are planning to become pregnant, consider being tested for … to your baby. You may also receive it through an organ transplantation or a transfusion, although this is rare. What are …
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… Overview These are general tips. Your nurse may change and care for your CVAD at home. Or a nurse will teach you how to take care of it. Be sure to follow the specific instructions you … Overview These are general tips. Your nurse may change and care for your CVAD at home. Or a nurse will teach you how to …
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… out what is causing your anxiety. Take charge. Making plans to deal with your day-to-day activities and concerns … hard. If worries and concerns are keeping you from taking care of personal needs and other responsibilities, ask for … helps them because it gives them a chance to show their care and concern for you. Ask for comfort. You may need help …
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… drinks. Stevia (PureVia, Truvia). Stevia is made from a plant and is used in foods and drinks. Many people use sugar … energy, so they won't affect your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, these substitutes are generally safe to use. What … it still has carbohydrate and calories. If you have diabetes, read food labels closely. Look for the amount of …
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… or decreased kidney function, for three months or more. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of … happens, people can be treated with dialysis, a kidney transplant or supportive care. Physical activity and chronic kidney disease Chronic …
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… diseases like arthritis, asthma, heart disease, cancer and diabetes. There are 3 levels of disease prevention: Primary … condition may cause some barriers. Talk to your health care provider or a qualified exercise professional about any … activity 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Check with your health care provider to see what types and amounts of activities …
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… When you have neutropenia, it's important to take extra care to avoid infections, because you can get infections easily. Take care of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap … a non-alcohol mouthwash to help prevent mouth sores. Be careful not to cut yourself. Use an electric razor. Do not …
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… that your baby has a birth defect change your parenting plans? If, for example, you know that you would continue … birth in a hospital that does not have a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for sick newborns. A fetus with a rare, … babies. I feel like the best thing I can do is take good care of myself, stay alert for any signs that there is a …