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… Long-Term Care Choices On this page: Overview … . Some people also consider long-term care when they are planning their future or when they have concerns about their … transportation, housework, help with shopping, and adult daycare. These services are generally coordinated by a local …
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… Making a Plan to Help Someone Get Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder … can use this list to help you plan how to help someone you care about to get treatment for alcohol use disorder. A … can use this list to help you plan how to help someone you care about to get treatment for alcohol use disorder. A …
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… Healthy Eating in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition On this page: … of the arteries (atherosclerosis) in adulthood. Type 2 diabetes. In children, this disease is linked to being … physically inactive, and having a family history of type 2 diabetes. Certain breathing problems, such as asthma in …
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… Healthy Eating in Children: Things That Influence Food Choices On this page: … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator This information does not replace the …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting … running water before cutting or serving them, even if you plan to peel them. Use a clean produce brush to scrub fruits …
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… Use the same precautions. General guidelines for nail care include the following: Use a small clipper or scissor … to be cut. Place the blade of the clippers or scissors carefully under your baby's fingernail or toenail. Before … Use the same precautions. General guidelines for nail care include the following: Use a small clipper or scissor …
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… Non-Diabetes Medicines That May Raise Blood Sugar On this page: … Overview Some medicines for conditions other than diabetes can raise your blood sugar level. This is a concern when you have diabetes. Make sure every doctor you see knows about all of …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 … have to make some changes. For example, you may have to carefully watch what you eat, take medicine every day, and … metformin is increased slowly. If you are breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant, you and your doctor can decide if …
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Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or … in case your blood sugar becomes very low. Post emergency care instructions at home and at work. If you take insulin, … carbohydrate from quick-sugar food, like glucose tablets. Children usually need less than 15 grams of carbohydrate. …
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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 … to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related … periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. What can you do to …