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… Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult On this page: Overview … stress of learning how to manage diabetes and often other health problems. No less important, you need good health and … What do you think of that idea?" Support shared decision making. The later years of life are an ideal time …
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… Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … a day or use a continuous glucose monitor. You will need to carefully count the grams of carbohydrate that you eat. … blood sugar. Insulin pumps are very expensive. Contact your health plan to see if costs for the pump and the supplies …
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… Overview Many people are more satisfied with their health care if they share the responsibility with their doctors. … Health Problems Early Immunizations Making Good Health Decisions Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests Smart …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth Defects? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … test can cost a lot. Check to see if your provincial health plan will cover it. FAQs What are screening tests? … birth in a hospital that does not have a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for sick newborns. A fetus with a rare, …
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… Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) On this page: Health Tools What is … are severe, you may need to be treated in an intensive care unit. Treatment includes fluids given through a vein … . Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets …
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… Migraine Headaches On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms … When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What are … Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision …
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… Cancer: Controlling nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close information section Health … Thyroid Scan Open/close information section Make a Wise Decision Basal Cell Skin Cancer: Should I Have Surgery or …
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… Pacemaker: Living Well With It Actionset Overview A pacemaker … do when going through airport security. Talk to your other health professionals. Many medical tests and procedures … plan, include plans for your pacemaker. You can make the decision to turn off your pacemaker as part of the medical …
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… Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, … higher or lower than average based on your age and your own health. For example, your risk may be higher if you have … able to take the medicine as directed. This includes taking care to prevent falls and getting regular blood tests if …
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… Osteoporosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision …
