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… Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview … Daily Value" column on the food label. A food is considered low in a specific nutrient (such as fat, saturated fat, … (salt). By limiting sodium, you may be able to control blood pressure. When you count the milligrams of sodium, aim …
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Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes On … For example, my doctor says I don't need to check my blood sugar all the time. But I am careful to have my snacks and meals so I don't get low blood sugar and fall down when I stand up. The last …
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… High Blood Pressure: Taking Medicines Properly Actionset Overview … (for example, Advil or Motrin). Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions High … (for example, Advil or Motrin). Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions High …
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Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin Actionset … Overview Carbohydrate counting can help you control your blood sugar. It helps you know the amount of sugar and starch …
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Blood Pressure Numbers: When to Get Help On this page: … include certain asthma medicines and cold remedies. A low blood pressure reading can be caused by many things, … much fluid. When should you call your doctor? One high or low blood pressure reading by itself may not mean you need …
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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview … , or PE). But the risk for DVT or PE is overall very low with hormonal contraceptives. Birth control pills In the … the risk of DVT and PE. Now the combination pill contains a lower dose of estrogen. The risk is reduced. The risk for …
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Low Back Pain: Easing Back Into Your Daily Activities On … heavy lifting, or reaching. When you sit, place a small pillow or a rolled-up towel in the curve of your back for … such as ibuprofen and naproxen seem to work best for low back pain. But if you can't take NSAIDs, you can try …
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Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? Decision … have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Low Back Pain: Should I Try Epidural Steroid Shots? 1 Get …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Getting Started If high blood sugar levels have damaged nerves that go to your skin, … home humidifier during cold weather and in dry climates. Follow the directions for cleaning the machine. Related …
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… Umbilical Cord Blood Donation and Private Banking On this page: Overview Overview Umbilical cord blood contains stem cells, which are immature cells that can grow into red or white blood cells or clotting cells. Stem cells can be used to …