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… Sodium (Na) in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Overview A sodium test checks how much sodium is in the blood. Sodium is both an electrolyte and mineral. It helps … Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid. Sodium levels in the body are partly …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview Keeping your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of problems … pregnancy. Work with your doctor to set your own target blood sugar range. Some people can work toward lower …
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… Home Blood Pressure Log On this page: Overview Overview Name: ________________________ Target blood pressure: __________ Date Time (a.m.) Blood pressure Time (p.m.) Blood pressure Comments Sample: …
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… High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Condition … Self-Care What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against …
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… Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria On this page: Overview Why It Is Done Results Overview Thick and Thin Blood Smears for Malaria—Overview Doctors use thick and thin blood smears to determine whether you have malaria. If one …
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… Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview During a blood transfusion, a person (the recipient) receives healthy blood from another person (the donor). The donated blood is …
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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: Condition … Basics What is high blood pressure in children and teens? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard the blood pushes …
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… Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Risks Results Test Overview An arterial blood gases (ABG) test measures the acidity ( pH ) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery. This test is used to find out how well …
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… Steps for Dealing With High Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … Overview Your doctor will give you goals for your blood sugar and recommend ways to treat high blood sugar. Here are some general guidelines for treating …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview The body uses … fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar as much as carbohydrate does. Planning meals and …
