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… Non-Diabetes Medicines That May Raise Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … about all of the medicines natural health products you take. This means anything you take with or without a … such as pseudoephedrine. The B vitamin niacin. The risk of high blood sugar from niacin lowers after you have taken it …
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… Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Medicines Actionset Overview Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) … sugar in a convenient place so that those around you can take the proper steps when your blood sugar is very low. …
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… Foods High in Oxalate On this page: Overview … much oxalate may cause kidney stones in some people. Foods high in oxalate include: Beets. Fried potatoes, such as … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Blood Transfusion On this page: Health Tools … of breath. Pain. A fast heart rate. Chills. Low blood pressure. A mild reaction can be scary, but it rarely is … types of cancer, had hepatitis after age 11, or are at high risk for HIV infection. Blood testing. After donation, …
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… High-Potassium Foods On this page: Overview Related … nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. What foods are high in potassium? You can control the amount of potassium … Staff Medical Review: Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen …
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… Donating Blood On this page: Overview Who Can Donate How to Prepare … give blood if your health problem is under control. But you shouldn't donate blood if you feel like you're getting a … will measure your temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. They also will use a finger-stick test to make …
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… Carole's Story: Taking Medicine Right Away to Stop a Migraine On this page: … ever worked." When a migraine got really bad, Carole would take her over-the-counter and prescription medicines to stop … But I found that my migraines were worse if I waited to take my medicine." After talking with her doctor, Carole …
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… Supporting Someone Who Takes Medicines for a Mental Health Condition On this page: … their doctor if they want to stop taking the medicine. They shouldn't stop taking the medicine without talking to their …
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… Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or Medicine Actionset Overview If you take insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower blood … sugar is in a safe target range, such as 4.0 mmol/L or higher. Know when to get help. Get help right away if your …
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… Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment On this page: … pressure on one spot for long periods of time decreases blood flow to that area. This damages or kills the cells and … degrees. Recliner chairs are likely to allow slipping. They should not be used in place of a bed. Use special support …
