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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … sugar is in a safe target range, such as 4.0 mmol/L or higher. When your blood sugar returns to your target range, … the person until their blood sugar level is 4.0 mmol/L or higher or until emergency help comes. If the person chokes …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview Overview What are blood and body fluid precautions? Blood and body fluid precautions are used to prevent …
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… Home Blood Sugar Diary On this page: Overview Overview Name: _________________________________ Blood sugar target range: ________ to _______. Track your blood sugar each day. Home blood sugar diary Week of ______. …
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… Blood Clots in the Leg Veins On this page: Overview Overview Blood clots can happen in veins. A blood clot in a vein close to the skin isn't likely to cause …
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… Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Treatment Overview An intrauterine transfusion provides blood to an Rh-positive fetus when fetal red blood cells are being destroyed by the Rh-sensitized …
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… Eye Problems and Blood in the Eye On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes small blood vessels in the whites of the eyes break and cause a … or speck. This is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The blood vessels may break because of sneezing, coughing, …
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… Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy Last updated January 30, 2018 When you’re … provider will discuss STIs with you prior to, and during pregnancy. If you are at risk of acquiring an STI … you’re not in a steady relationship. You should also avoid high-risk activities, such as: Having multiple partners …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … a common problem during pregnancy. They may be caused by high estrogen levels. These infections aren't a risk to the … a common problem during pregnancy. They may be caused by high estrogen levels. These infections aren't a risk to the …
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… Tony's Story: Taking Medicine for High Cholesterol On this page: Tony's Story Related … About 2 years ago, Tony's doctor told him that he had a high risk for heart attack and that his cholesterol was high. So Tony, at the age of 55, started cholesterol …
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… High Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can Help On this page: … promoting general health and treating conditions, such as high cholesterol. A dietitian can evaluate your diet and … to find one in your area. High Cholesterol Weight Management Current as of: …
