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… if their blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L. But if you have hypoglycemic unawareness, the only symptom you may … hungry, and feeling dizzy. Your doctor may raise your target blood sugar level during this time to help keep it from … often. This is especially important before activities like driving a car. Keep quick-sugar foods with you at all times. …
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… Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … liver. It can take a while to develop that, and since I'm older, it could be years away. I think I'll just keep an eye …
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… Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … Things that limit how well catheter ablation works include older age and other heart problems. footnote 5 You can help …
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… Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … can be life-threatening. They are more likely to occur in older people or people who have health conditions that raise …
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… I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … on a family disease to your baby. Your age. As you get older, you have a greater chance of having a baby with a …
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… Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … them. Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … attack within 3 months after surgery. footnote 5 If you are older or have other health problems, your risk may be …
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… Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … your doctor. Some women, such as those who are age 70 or older, may not need radiation. Does one type of surgery work …
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… Healthy aging Last updated January 25, 2024 As you enter middle age, you may be noticing natural changes to … life in the coming decade and improve your experience of getting older. On this page: What is healthy aging? Staying … hearing loss to ensure it's still safe to do things like driving. Learn more about preventive health and safety: …
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… Last updated January 27, 2025 Find a health service near you The BC Health Service Locator App helps you find walk-in clinics, hospitals, emergency rooms, Urgent … including 9-1-1 and poison control contact information. Get the BC Health Service Locator App Download the app to …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … about them. Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … on a family disease to your baby. Your age. As you get older, you have a greater chance of having a baby with a …