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Medications
… health needs. Uses Glyburide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with … of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's natural insulin. How To Use … may prevent the fast/pounding heartbeat you would usually feel when your blood sugar falls too low (hypoglycemia). …
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… at bedtime) Not brushing your child’s teeth daily Not using fluoride tooth paste According to the Canadian Dental … some discomfort, making your baby fussy. Your baby may feel better if allowed to chew on a clean, chilled teething ring, …
Medical tests
… the arm while a person is at rest. Some people also do an exercise test. In this case, the blood pressure measurements … arterial disease (PAD). A slight drop in your ABI with exercise means that you probably have PAD. This drop may be … well a treatment is working (such as medical treatment, an exercise program, angioplasty, or surgery). Results The ABI …
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… stopping the flow of urine, needing to urinate often, or feeling like your bladder isn't completely empty after you … as not being able to urinate, or your symptoms don't get better with medicines, your doctor may recommend surgery. … sometimes used to help relieve BPH symptoms. If you stop using medicine, symptoms usually come back. Medicines …
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… sugar often. This will help you figure out how medicine, exercise, and food affect your blood sugar. Get regular exercise. Aim for 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous exercise each week. Exercise helps control your blood sugar. …
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… chair. When these everyday tasks get harder to do, you may feel tired and frustrated. But there are some changes you … including split or curved keyboards, that may work better for you. Use a computer trackball mouse or touch pad … chair. When these everyday tasks get harder to do, you may feel tired and frustrated. But there are some changes you …
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… may be numb for a few hours after the procedure. You may feel tingling in the treated area for 1 or 2 days. Your hand … back to work in 1 to 2 days if you can do your job without using your hand or with light use, such as working at a … this procedure. But most people are able to use their hand better and are happy with the results. You can have the …
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… else use this checklist to examine your feet for you. Using this checklist can help you remember to examine all … find the cause and fix it, such as wearing shoes that fit better. Blue or black areas can mean bruising or blood flow … causing infection. Numbness, burning, or "pins and needles" feeling Call your doctor if you have new numbness or …
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… to do physical activity at the right level of effort (exercise intensity). The recommended range of exercise intensity for improving health-related physical … heart rate) - The rate your heart should beat during exercise in order to get the most improvement in aerobic …
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… cases, symptoms can return after you have started to get better. The infection may last longer in people with a … washing: Help stop the spread of germs . Even after you feel better, Cryptosporidium may still be in your stools for … Wash your hands before eating and handling food, and after using the toilet, changing diapers, or touching animals Make …
