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… be done at any time. It doesn't matter when you last ate. Your fasting blood sugar level is equal to or greater than … you don't eat or drink anything but water for 8 hours. Your 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test result is equal to … 15, 2018. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… cleaning up diarrhea or other body fluids. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water when you are … on the skin, do not clean the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol or propylene glycol. These wipes may sting the skin. … Shigellosis Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Help stop the spread of germs Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 85 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand … public restroom If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. After applying the gel or …
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… infection is. If the infection is: In a wound, that area of your skin may be red or tender. On your skin, you may get a … with soap and clean, running water. You can also use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Handwashing is the best way to … (MRSA) Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and limiting alcohol. To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and limiting alcohol. To help prevent osteoporosis later in life, …
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… Mix 710 mL (3 cups) water and 240 mL (1 cup) denatured alcohol in a freezer bag. Seal the bag, and place it in … or vigorous exercise. Always keep a damp cloth between your skin and the cold pack, and press firmly against all … (1). Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Healthy Eating: Eating Less Sodium Actionset Overview Part … or as an ingredient. You can start reducing the sodium in your diet by: Reading labels to see how much sodium foods … which typically are high in sodium. Not adding salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Using low-sodium …
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… disease, tissue under the skin in the palm of your hand, called the palmar fascia, gets thicker and … older than 50 are also at more risk. Having diabetes or alcohol use disorder can increase your risk as well. What … to Expect Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… the nose raw. But impetigo can also develop in completely healthy skin. What are the symptoms? You or your child may have impetigo if you have sores: That begin … the area, wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Try not to scratch the sores, …
