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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: … to understand the relationship between food and his or her blood sugar. Children may eat extra foods without telling their …
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… High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips On this page: Overview … to Stop Hypertension) diet can help you lower your blood pressure. It includes eating fruits, vegetables, and … (30 mL) of low-fat salad dressing. Sweets and added sugars 5 servings a week or less A serving is 1 tablespoon …
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… Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview Some people have high blood pressure before they get pregnant (chronic … often isn't needed unless blood pressure rises to higher levels. Some common blood pressure medicines aren't safe …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Actionset Overview … diabetes and you have not been able to keep your blood sugar levels within a target range , you may need insulin …
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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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… Isolated Systolic High Blood Pressure On this page: Overview Overview In isolated systolic high blood pressure (isolated systolic hypertension, or ISH), systolic blood pressure is elevated, but diastolic blood pressure is …
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… Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring On this page: Overview Related … Overview Your doctor might ask you to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor after measuring your blood pressure in the doctor's office, to make sure that you …
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… Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke On … can lead to a heart attack or stroke. These include high blood sugar, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and high blood …
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… Blood Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. If you take a blood thinner, watch for signs of abnormal bleeding. If you …
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… Eating Out When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview … Choose your beverages carefully. Drink water instead of sugar-sweetened soft drinks. If you don't like plain water, … take a walk or do other exercise. This will help lower your blood sugar. Type 1 Diabetes …
