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… limit the amount of potassium you eat. Speak to your health care provider before you make changes to the way you eat. … and fibre. For more information, including detailed eating plans, see Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with … per week as a lower risk option. Speak with your health care provider to learn more. What else can I do to lower my …
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… can say, "Tell me what it was like when you went to high school (first got married, started your family, started your … but you didn't live together because she was taking care of her mother and you were needed on the farm." Ask how … this, sit with the person for a short time to show that you care about him or her. Sharing memories with older adults …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Store the suspension in the refrigerator …
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Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath On this page: Overview … and don't seem embarrassed, they may feel more comfortable. Preparing for a bed bath To get ready to give someone a bed … and don't seem embarrassed, they may feel more comfortable. Preparing for a bed bath To get ready to give someone a bed …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… in an area of the world where polio still occurs and health care workers, including laboratory workers, who may be … is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other … inactivated polio vaccine can also be given to infants and children who have already received protection from …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney … be used within 30 days. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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Caregiving: How to Help With a Sink Bath On this page: … of the bathroom. But stay close in case they ask for help. Preparing for a sink bath When you help someone take a sink … of the bathroom. But stay close in case they ask for help. Preparing for a sink bath When you help someone take a sink …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What are varicose … other signs of skin breakdown. You might need tests if you plan to have treatment or if you have signs of a deep vein … improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … (pneumocystis-type). This medication should not be used by children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of … get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. If you have diabetes, this product may affect your blood sugar. Check …