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… people with diabetes use their insulin syringes and lancets more than once to save money. But makers of syringes and lancets do not recommend using them more than once. Talk with your doctor before reusing these … becomes dull. Needles usually are dull after being used more than 5 times. The needle or lancet is bent or has …
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… say there isn't enough research on it. A child with DMDD is more likely to have other disorders (such as depression or … temper outbursts. These outbursts: Happen about 3 or more times each week. Are more intense than expected for the cause. Don't match the …
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… by weighing yourself often. Sodium "attracts" fluid, so the more sodium you consume, the more fluid you will retain. When your body retains fluid, … when your body is retaining fluids because you will weigh more. Record the date and your weight on this form daily. …
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… poultry, fish, or ground meats in the refrigerator for more than 2 days. Don't keep fresh beef, veal, lamb, or pork in the refrigerator more than 3 to 5 days. Cook or freeze them. Other foods may … for 3 to 4 weeks. But don't store opened lunch meats for more than 3 to 5 days. Store leftovers safely. Divide large …
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… of the year Penetrates deep into skin layers Is 20 times more abundant than UVB rays Causes long-term skin damage UVB … sunburn Causes tanning Helps the body make vitamin D Is more intense: During the middle of the day In the summer At … at least 30 minutes before you go out in the sun. Put on more every 2 to 3 hours while you are in the sun and after …
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… sense when: Thyroid hormone levels are low, so they secrete more TRH and TSH. This stimulates the thyroid to make more hormones. Thyroid hormone levels are too high, so they … the pituitary gland, it causes the thyroid gland to release more T3 and T4. A high TSH level means there isn't enough …
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… muscle mass when you have COPD, you generally need to eat more foods that have fat and protein. Talk with your doctor … How can you avoid weight loss? Here are some ways to get more calories and protein to avoid weight loss when you have … milk products, and meats are high in protein. Try to eat more of these foods, or: Add skim milk powder to milk, cold …
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… the type and size of the snake. Large snakes tend to inject more venom than smaller snakes do. Antivenom is used for … pain, and swelling at the bite. Moderate envenomations are more likely to cause symptoms of severe pain, swelling of … after the snakebite and may be effective for 2 weeks or more after the bite. Snake venoms can cause many problems, …
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… may make sex less important to you. You will have more energy when you become used to having a new baby and are healed, more rested, and settled in a routine. Hormonal changes. … and feeding demands on your body become less, you will feel more interest in sex again. Talk with your partner about …
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… Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes, 3 or more times a day. After 48 to 72 hours, if swelling is gone, … swelling. Don't wrap it too tightly, because this can cause more swelling below the affected area. Loosen the bandage if … you need to use a wrap for longer than 48 to 72 hours; a more serious problem may be present. Elevation. Elevate the …