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… Non-Diabetes Medicines That May Raise Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … medicines for conditions other than diabetes can raise your blood sugar level. This is a concern when you have diabetes. … as pseudoephedrine. The B vitamin niacin. The risk of high blood sugar from niacin lowers after you have taken it for a …
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Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely Actionset Overview Blood thinners are medicines that help prevent blood clots. … medical care right away if: You have new bruises or blood spots under your skin. You have a nosebleed. Your gums bleed …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … have contacted a cord blood bank and are going to have our newborn's cord blood saved and, hopefully, used to save our … have contacted a cord blood bank and are going to have our newborn's cord blood saved and, hopefully, used to save our …
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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, your blood sugar may get too low at times. Low blood sugar can …
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… Gloria's Story: Adding Activity to Help Control Blood Sugar On this page: Gloria's Story Gloria's Story … me for diabetes. He said that the blurriness means my blood sugar is too high." Testing and tracking to stay in … Gloria started taking pills (metformin) to help lower her blood sugar levels. And she took a diabetes education class …
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… head) Failure to thrive Early disease screening of newborns Newborn blood spot card screening Immunizations Vaccines are the best way …
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… types of tests? There are two types of birth defects tests: screening and diagnostic. Screening tests show the chance … certain birth defect. Screening tests for birth defects are blood tests and ultrasounds. The blood tests are used to look for the amount of certain …
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… and development during the first year. Physical growth in newborns Growth and development, newborn Sensory and motor growth in newborns Growth and development milestones Children's growth …
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… with pens or syringes. "Talking" or large-print home blood sugar meters. A large-print meter can help you see … magazines, medicine labels, bank checks, and playing cards are often available in large print. Many people with … and check your technique. Walk with someone who can help spot things that may pose a hazard. If you swim laps, use a …
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… If PKU is not treated, phenylalanine can build up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with … , and severe intellectual disability . How is it diagnosed? Screening is recommended for all newborns within a few days after birth. footnote 1 If the …