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… Factors for Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Things that put you at risk for … or hardening of the arteries. These things include: High cholesterol. High blood pressure. Diabetes. Smoking. Being overweight. A family history of …
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… Vitamins: Their Functions and Sources On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Vitamins are divided into two … Polyunsaturated plant oils (soybean, corn, cottonseed, safflower); leafy green vegetables; wheat germ; whole grain … - Internal Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Folate Deficiency Anemia On this page: Related Information What is folate deficiency anemia? Folate deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough … and your levels of folate and vitamin B12. Some people have low levels of both of these vitamins. The two problems can …
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… your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your … doctor's instructions carefully. Certain diets (such as high protein/low carbohydrate or high carbohydrate/low … sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, liver disease, or any other condition that …
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… on your medical condition and response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Use this … make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… Diverticulosis On this page: Related Information What is diverticulosis? … completely understood. Doctors think diverticula form when high pressure inside the colon pushes against weak spots in … that is bulky and can move easily through the colon. A low-fibre diet can cause small, hard stools. This means it …
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… your doctor right away. Uses This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … unless your doctor directs you otherwise. If you have diabetes, this product may affect your blood sugar. Check …
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… your doctor right away. Uses This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … unless your doctor directs you otherwise. If you have diabetes, this product may affect your blood sugar. Check …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Pancreatitis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview In certain cases, medicines may … Drugs that suppress the immune system . Drugs used to treat high blood pressure. Aminosalicylates. Diuretics . Corticosteroids . Estrogen . Drugs used to treat diabetes . Valproate. General anesthetics . Antidepressants. …
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… raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … in this medication, along with a diet rich in folate, lowers this risk if you become pregnant while taking this … cholesterol or triglyceride (blood fat) levels depression diabetes family or personal history of a certain swelling …
