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… activity can: Lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, which are associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s …
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… with diabetes who has upper digestive tract symptoms or has blood sugar levels that are hard to control. Controlling … and digestion and to rule out other problems that may be causing your symptoms. Tests that may be done include: Gastric … know when insulin will work after eating. This can lead to high and low blood sugars. If you need help making changes …
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… on their own in 1 or 2 days. Small objects travelling at high speed or sharp objects travelling at any speed can … is still there, do not try to remove it, and do not put any pressure on or around it. Yes Object punctured or penetrated … of the eye that's usually white? This does not include a blood spot on the eye. Yes Redness in part of eye that's …
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… Some prescribed medicines can change your heart rate, blood pressure, and overall ability to exercise. It's important … rest or during exercise. This drug may affect your ECG by causing T-wave changes and arrhythmias both at rest and during …
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… How is it diagnosed? During pregnancy, you can have a blood test (quad screen) and an ultrasound of the developing … to put in a drainage tube called a shunt. It relieves pressure on the brain by draining excess fluid into the … your child to drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in fibre, such as whole grains and fruits. This helps …
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… Some people who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for sudden death. It can occur at any age, but it … and died suddenly. Have fainted (syncope). Have had low blood pressure during or after exercise. Have extreme left …
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… injury. The force of the injury may also damage tissues and blood vessels under the cut. Crush injuries have a high risk of infection. Cuts that have or are thought to … it again. If the wound starts to bleed, put direct, steady pressure on it. If a chemical has caused a wound or burn, …
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… for everyone involved in your care to read Umbilical cord blood collection The blood from an umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. This blood can be banked and used for research purposes, or …
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… foods that have fat and protein. Talk with your doctor or a dietitian about what foods you need to gain or maintain your … and protein to avoid weight loss when you have COPD. Eat high-calorie snacks. Snack foods that can help you add … Crackers with peanut butter. Cereal with half-and-half. High-calorie drinks like whole milk, milkshakes, and …
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… Do not use these medicines if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems, thyroid problems, …
