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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood … in place and controls how deeply the lancet goes into your skin. Get the test strip ready. slide 7 of 11 < Prev … lancet. Some lancet devices can be set to prick the skin deeply or lightly depending on the thickness of the …
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… Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer (Androgen Deprivation Therapy, or ADT) On this page: … Information Overview Hormone therapy treats prostate cancer by lowering the level of certain hormones in the … cancer depend in part on the type of therapy you have. Your doctor can tell you what to expect. In general, …
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… Can cloth diapers work for your family? Last updated March 17, 2014 Modern-day cloth … different sizes, or can be "one-size" and adjustable to fit your baby as he or she grows. Benefits of cloth diapers: … heavy wetters Cloth diapers can be easier on your baby’s skin and diaper rash may decrease Better diaper and washing …
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… Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? On this page: Overview Related … gradually in moderate temperatures, especially when the skin is wet. Wet conditions (rain, being in water, sweat). Water on the skin causes you to feel cool and lose heat. Wet skin freezes …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, 2013 Your toddler needs regular healthcare, including visits to … to make those trips less stressful for both of you: Talk to your toddler about what's happening. Explain where you are …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview … insulin needle is put into the cannula instead of into the skin. This way, your child won't have to feel the insulin … insulin needle is put into the cannula instead of into the skin. This way, your child won't have to feel the insulin …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview Overview Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods … body has its own time line. You may stop having periods in your mid-40s. Or you might have them well into your 50s. …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview … to dress and groom. This will help prevent and manage dry skin and other problems, such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), … prone to developing. Down Syndrome Dry Skin and Itching Current as of: April 4, 2023 …
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… Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home On this page: Overview … as asthma attacks. It can also cause diseases, such as lung cancer. Pollutants include smoke, pet dander, radon , mould, … as asthma attacks. It can also cause diseases, such as lung cancer. Pollutants include smoke, pet dander, radon , mould, …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at … When this occurs, a child can have a bluish tint to the skin, lips, or fingernails. Tell your child's doctor when a … When this occurs, a child can have a bluish tint to the skin, lips, or fingernails. Tell your child's doctor when a …
