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… Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level is outside the target … an emergency. It also helps you know how exercise and food affect your child's blood sugar. And if your child …
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Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Overview When you have diabetes, managing blood sugar levels and taking good …
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… Overview It's important to take care of your supplies so that you can test your blood sugar safely … manufacturer. Some meters need to be cleaned regularly and have their batteries changed now and then. Meters can be … empty soda pop bottle or laundry detergent bottle). Seal it when it's three-quarters full. Don't put lancets into your …
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… Disease: Should I Have Bypass Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … for them. Stable angina means that you can usually predict when your symptoms will happen. You probably know what … pressure. A heart-healthy lifestyle includes eating healthy food, being active, staying at a healthy weight, managing …
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… Using soothers and stopping when it's time Last updated August 10, 2013 Learn about the … a need to suck. But it’s best not to use one every time your child seems upset.  Before you offer a soother, try to … happening Start by limiting where and when your toddler can have the soother, slowly reducing to one place at one time. …
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… Is this topic for you? Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is most common in … You may have briefly felt the effects of low blood sugar when you've gotten really hungry or exercised hard without … something with sugar in it. Some examples of "quick-sugar foods" are glucose or sucrose tablets or solution, fruit …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but … do during the crying stage is stay calm and take a break when you need it Never shake or hit your baby Shaken Baby …
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Foods High in Oxalate On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Oxalate is a compound found in some foods, and it is also produced as a waste product by the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … during the years you have periods. After menopause, when hormone levels decrease, fibroids often shrink or …
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… Type 1 Diabetes: Your Child's Role in Care On this page: Overview Overview Children with type 1 diabetes can and should take part in their treatment. As … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …