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… it as a shot, use an insulin pen, or have an insulin pump. Other medicine. If your child takes other medicine for diabetes, include instructions on how and … Include contact information for parent(s) or guardians(s), other caregivers, and your child's doctor. You will also …
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… drink increases the risk of illness, injury to self and others.  If you choose to drink, keep the amount of alcohol … safe amount of alcohol for one person may be too much for another. Because of things like age, sex, weight, and health … the developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and …
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… Medicines, such as antispasmodics or sleep aids. These and other medicines can have potentially serious and even deadly … effects in infants. If your doctor prescribes them to treat other symptoms your baby is having, be sure to follow the … a baby with alcohol. Even dipping a pacifier in brandy or other alcoholic drinks is dangerous. Methods not proven …
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… lack of appetite, and make the leg sensitive to the touch. Other problems that can cause leg pain Many problems can … by diabetes or heavy use of alcohol. A pulled muscle. Other conditions can also cut off blood flow to the leg and … lack of appetite, and make the leg sensitive to the touch. Other problems that can cause leg pain Many problems can …
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… questions. How can you get through it? Get counselling or other support Don't try to do it alone. Your doctor can help … when you are feeling overwhelmed. Join a support group of others who are trying to quit. Reduce stress Many people … the middle of the night. Don't have coffee, black tea, or other drinks with caffeine in the 8 hours before you go to …
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… Why might your doctor recommend one treatment over the other? Your doctor may recommend radioactive iodine if: You … life and take vitamins every day, so remembering to take another pill won't make a big difference to me. Jesse, age 52 … my body. More important Equally important More important My other important reasons: My other important reasons: More …
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… pain and swelling inside the belly. It may also cause a fever. This infection most often occurs when a person has … cirrhosis for a long time. It can also occur in people with other conditions that cause fluid to build up in the belly. … pain and swelling inside the belly. It may also cause a fever. This infection most often occurs when a person has …
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… two years. Some toddlers have no problem with it while others become uncomfortable and fussy. A common sign that a … is coming is increased drooling. Teething does not cause fevers. To help your toddler cope with teething: Use a bib …
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… (Lantus) and insulin detemir (Levemir) cannot be mixed with other types of insulin. They also cannot be given in a syringe that has been used to give another type of insulin. If you are using an insulin pen, … or your doctor about how to get rid of the container. Other tips for success and safety Some tips to help you be …
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… is worse when a person flies east rather than west. In other words, it will be worse when a person goes from Canada … using the hormone supplement melatonin and sleeping pills. Other treatments besides medicines have not been studied or … dizziness, confusion, and feeling sick to your stomach. Other things to do None of the things in the following lists …