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… with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low blood sugar. Others can, but not every time. To be safe, parents need to do a home blood sugar test whenever they suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low blood sugar If your blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L, you may have …
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… Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview The home remains a child's most important sphere of influence … friends who are more compatible, so relationships are smoother. In these years, children try to "fit in" at home, at … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… both eyes, or the symptoms may spread from one eye to the other eye. When pink eye is caused by a virus, symptoms … to the other eye. If you think you have pink eye, call your doctor to find out the best way to treat it. And if you … it won't go away until you avoid what's causing it. Home treatment of pink eye symptoms can help you feel more …
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… typically come on quickly. How severe they are depends on your susceptibility to the toxin, how much contaminated food … will ask you questions about your symptoms, your work and home environments, and foods you have recently eaten and whether other people have become ill from eating the same things. A …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … While the "mini-pill" is more effective than certain other methods of birth control (such as condoms, cervical … the medication. You may choose to take this medication at another time of day that is easier for you to remember. No …
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… a back injury. Whether you have a strong back or have hurt your back before, it is well worth it to: Stop yourself … shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other (karate stance). Squat down, bending at the hips and … knees only. If needed, put one knee to the floor and your other knee in front of you, bent at a right angle (half …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (without hormones) once daily for 4 days in a row unless otherwise directed by your doctor. You should have your … are using this medication and you are not switching from another form of hormonal birth control (such as the patch, …
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… if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I … I had any recent medical tests (blood, urine, X-rays, or other tests) that this health professional did not order? … it? Do I have any new allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … the medication. You may choose to take this medication at another time of day that is easier for you to remember. No … (without hormones) once daily for 4 days in a row unless otherwise directed by your doctor. You should have your …
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… months Last updated January 30, 2018 At 18 to 24 months, your toddler's language skills are flourishing. Your … sentences like, “More milk, please” and “No, mine!” Other typical language milestones include: Asking for help … asking questions Point out the names of things around your home and outside Take your toddler to the library to get …
