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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … as eye problems, kidney disease, and nerve damage. Losing weight and increasing activity, along with taking diabetes …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to have a … Get allergy shots Get allergy shots You will have skin tests to see what you are allergic to. You will get a shot …
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… HIV: Taking Antiretroviral Medicines Actionset Overview Taking antiretroviral medicines … are combined in a single pill. Most of the time, they are taken once or twice a day. For treatment to work well, try … handle a missed dose. Talk with your doctor about what you should do if you miss a dose. If you take more than one …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to have a … effects, such as daytime drowsiness and nausea. A sleep medicine may not work as well when your body gets used to …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Decision Point You may want to have a … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have tests to try to find out the cause of infertility. Don't … you decide about your next testing or treatment option. Take some time to think about what you have learned from …
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… GERD: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … symptoms but for other reasons you can't or don't want to take the medicine. You have other symptoms, including asthma … as you make important health decisions. I was having tests for another health problem when my doctor discovered I …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Use home treatments to control hemorrhoid symptoms. Have a … water ( sitz bath ). Eat more fibre, and drink more water. Take stool softeners. You can also take non-prescription …
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… Genetic testing for medicines means that a person has tests to see if a certain medicine might work well for them and is safe for them to take. This is called pharmacogenomics testing. These tests … these tests help doctors decide how much of a medicine you should take. Some people may need a larger or smaller dose, …
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… or start with these: Weight Management Healthy Eating Obesity Fitness Interactive Tool: Is Your BMI Increasing Your Health Risks? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … information section Make a Wise Decision Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Obesity: Should I Take
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… Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? Decision Point You may want to … hear better and feel connected to others. Although it will take some time to get used to using hearing aids, many … your hearing loss. The doctor can also recommend possible treatments. If the specialist finds that hearing aids will …