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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take insulin to keep blood sugar levels under control. Don't take insulin. … managed right away. About low blood sugar Some common reasons for very low blood sugar include: Taking too much …
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… Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to … Summary Get the facts Your options Get an insulin pump. Keep doing insulin injections. Key points to remember An … problem with insulin pumps. It is one of the most common reasons why people stop using pumps. So it's important to take …
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… Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … heals in 6 to 12 months. Tennis elbow gets worse when you keep doing the activities that caused it. To keep pain from … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have surgery to treat tennis elbow Reasons to try …
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… Hemorrhoids: Which Treatment Should I Use? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … you may have a lot of pain and discomfort. If a hemorrhoid keeps bleeding a lot, you could become anemic . If a … Somewhat important Very important My other important reasons: Not important Somewhat important Very important Where …
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… Erection Problems: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have … problem? You have erection problems if you can't get or keep an erection that is firm enough for you to have sex. … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to take medicine for erection problems Reasons not to …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … with the urinary tract or bowels. Depending on the reasons you need treatment, one type of treatment may work … may be higher for people who are younger. The benefits of keeping your ovaries reduce as you age. How well …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … to remove your colon. This will cure ulcerative colitis. Keep taking medicines to see if your symptoms improve. Key … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to choose surgery Reasons to keep taking medicine I …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to … may reduce the number and size of growths (implants) and keep them from spreading. When your menstrual periods stop … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to use hormone therapy Reasons not to use hormone …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to … the facts Your options Don't get allergy shots. Instead, keep taking medicine to control your symptoms, and try to … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to choose allergy shots Reasons not to choose allergy …
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… Kidney Failure: Should I Start Dialysis? Decision Point You may want to have … you do not have other serious health problems, dialysis may keep you alive longer. You may have more energy and feel … and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have kidney dialysis Reasons not to have kidney …
