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… page: Overview Overview When you test your blood sugar, you learn your blood sugar level at that … your blood sugar level. It sends this information to the other part of the monitor, a wireless receiver. Some insulin … 2 Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… page: Overview Overview Genes influence your weight by their effect on: How calories are used … can result in "leftover" calories being stored as fat. Other people use calories less efficiently—they need more … Management Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… You may be very nervous and may actually feel sick to your stomach. Some people become so nervous that they just … about the condition of your teeth. Hearing about others' bad experiences at the dentist or being influenced … Tooth Decay Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… page: Overview Overview Newborn senses Your newborn is equipped with all five senses. But some are more developed than others. Touch. Your newborn's sense of touch is highly … Newborn Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… It may be caused by a medical problem, so be sure to see your doctor if you are losing weight without trying. If you … digestive problems, depression, diabetes, COPD, and cancer. Other causes of unplanned weight loss include prescription … Management Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… cancer means eating enough to prevent weight loss and keep your strength up. Cancer and cancer treatments can make it … to enjoy food throughout most of their cancer treatment. Others may have days when they don't feel like eating at … people who have cancer may be very different from normal healthy eating guidelines. Visit the Canadian Cancer …
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… tiny tube that puts pain medicine directly into the area in your back around your spinal cord. This area is called the … For some women, the medicine may slow down labour. For others, it has no effect on the length of labour. In some … (VBAC) Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… This is called presbyopia . You may start to notice that your near vision becomes blurred. As presbyopia gets worse, … your eyesight and a physical examination of your eyes. Other vision tests, such as a slit lamp examination, may … Tests Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Modify Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Diet On this page: Overview Overview You don't have to abandon all your favourite recipes to eat healthier. Several small … a vegetable, and low-fat or skim milk. Using butter or other fats high in saturated fat Using products low in …
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… drinks. Drink water instead. Some fats can be part of a healthy diet. But cutting back on fats from highly processed … and many snack foods is a good way to lower the calories in your diet. Also, use smaller amounts of fats like butter, … ones. Eat fat-free treats in moderation, as you would other foods. If your favourite foods are high in fat, salt, …
