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Diabetes: How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy On this page: … Overview Overview Before the test, you will need to stop eating solid foods. You also will … test. When you clean out your colon (colon prep), you'll use the toilet a lot. You'll get detailed instructions from …
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Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon On this page: Overview Health … a powder that's sprayed into the nose. If someone close to you has diabetes, you may need to give them the glucagon … upper arm, or thigh. If an alcohol swab is available, use it to clean the skin where you will give the injection. …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview … or South Asian descent. Signs of not being able to use insulin properly (insulin resistance) or conditions … Finding Health Problems Early Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? Type 2 Diabetes in Children …
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Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult On this page: … can be challenging at times because what seems best for your loved one may not be what they want. You may worry … snacks and small meals throughout the day. Eating a mix of carbs, fat, and protein for each snack and meal. You can use
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… oximeter is a device that checks to see how much oxygen your blood is carrying. Usually a small clip is put on the end of your finger. (Sometimes it's put on your toe or earlobe.) … SpO2) shows on the display screen. Pulse oximeters are used in doctors' offices and hospitals. Your doctor may …
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… Substance Use Disorder: Dealing With Teen Substance Use Actionset Overview If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or other substances, … take it seriously. One of the most important things you can do is to talk openly with your teen about the …
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… Helping you make it happen Last updated January 29, 2025 Regular … and manage chronic health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and arthritis. Health care professionals play a … who specialize in behaviour changes specific to health because it reminds us of why it is important to use evidence …
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… Tobacco Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview As with other … condition related to their tobacco use. If there's a chance you may have tobacco use disorder, it's important to find out. Ask yourself the following questions. You may have tobacco use
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… Opioid Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview What is opioid … It can range from mild to severe. The more signs of it you have, the more severe it may be. Moderate to severe … what the reason. What are the signs of opioid use disorder? You may have opioid use disorder if two or more of the …
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… Parenting and substance use Last updated October 25, 2024 Making time to come together and talk openly and honestly with your children and family about complex issues like substance … resilience.  The resources below provide advice on how you can begin and continue having conversations about drug …