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… of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … may also contain alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other …
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… With heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the blood. It can also cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting … chewing gum, sucking on hard candy (sugarless if you have diabetes), or rinsing your mouth with water and spitting it …
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… and she cut down on fast foods—little steps that still allowed her to eat some of her favourite foods (like french … 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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… to force the body to use more fat for energy instead of sugar (glucose) by increasing fat and restricting … For the diet to prevent seizures, your child has to follow it exactly. The amounts and types of foods eaten have to … not work for some children, no matter how closely they follow it. The ketogenic diet is very strict and can be hard …
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… antibiotics. Loop diuretics. They're used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Certain medicines used to … of these medicines at the same time. Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Hearing … of these medicines at the same time. Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions Hearing …
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… you? Eat a meal in silence. Focus only on your food. Eat slowly, and savour each bite. What flavours do you taste? Sit … and help people relax. Studies of people who have type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain, … symptoms. In some people, MBSR also helped improve blood sugar and blood pressure. footnote 1 , footnote 2 , …
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… everyday occurrences. School-age children usually are still dealing with a number of fears that first developed during … everyday occurrences. School-age children usually are still dealing with a number of fears that first developed during …
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… of these) has been injected into the joint. This allows your doctor to see the soft tissue structures of your … anesthetics. Have asthma. Have bleeding problems or take blood-thinning medicines. Have arthritis that is bothering … your joint. The dye may make your infection worse. Have diabetes or take metformin (such as Glucophage) for your …
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… disorder of the head of the femur. It's caused by decreased blood flow to this area. An inward twisting of the thigh bone … streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Does your child have diabetes, a weakened immune system , or any surgical …
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… Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre … prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep …