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… When people use a tanning bed or booth or a sunlamp to get a tan, it's called indoor tanning. Indoor tanning uses … tanning can give them a "base tan" that protects them from getting a sunburn while outdoors. But a tan is how your skin responds to injury—getting a tan is a sign that your skin has already been …
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… at the same time as family meals so that you can eat together as often as possible. This can help your baby learn … for or point to food Open their mouth, lean forward or get excited for food Get upset if food is taken away Your baby may be full if …
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… certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who get shingles will get better and won't get it again. But it's possible to get shingles more than …
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… is too high." Testing and tracking to stay in range Gloria started taking pills (metformin) to help lower her blood … to see results right away, but it took time. It was hard to get her blood sugar in the range that her dietitian asked … kinds of foods made it spike. "It took me about 6 months to get into the range. And I was doing everything right. So I …
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… may feel like you don't fit in, or that people just don't "get" you. And if you're feeling lonely, you might also be … also make it feel hard to take care of your health, or to get help when you're having problems. If you're lonely for a … situations. If you feel like you need some support getting started, or if loneliness is making it hard for you to …
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… or constipation may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly. If your doctor has … have serious side effects. Stop taking this medication and get medical help right away if you have any very serious … serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a …
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… occur with probenecid use. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember … serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a … pharmacist for more details. Missed Dose It is important to get each dose of this medication as scheduled. If you miss a …
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… Overview Sudden heart failure occurs when heart failure gets worse very quickly. Your heart suddenly cannot pump as … racing (palpitations). Feel weak or dizzy. As heart failure gets worse, fluid starts to build up in your lungs and other … time every day. Not taking medicine can cause symptoms to get worse for some people. Know which medicines to avoid. …
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… syndrome. And he said that I was at a greater risk for getting heart disease or diabetes if I didn't make some lifestyle changes." Sally knew she needed to get back in shape. "I started to go on some walks again. It was hard at first, but …
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… when the body does not have enough insulin and can't get the sugar it needs for energy. When the body can't use … type 1 diabetes. But people with type 2 diabetes also can get it. DKA can be caused by many things. It can happen if … If you have diabetes, sometimes your blood sugar level may get high before you know something is wrong. Diabetic …