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… is higher than for other people of the same age. Amputation levels The appropriate amputation level depends on a number … is higher than for other people of the same age. Amputation levels The appropriate amputation level depends on a number …
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… and preventing type 2 diabetes is getting your blood sugar levels back to a normal range. You can do this by making … blood pressure. Do a blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Test your blood sugar regularly to check for type 2 … Quitting Smoking . Watch blood pressure and cholesterol levels When you have prediabetes, you are more likely to get …
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… updated January 18, 2018 Drinking and smoking aren't just harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's … not recommended if you’re breastfeeding. Nicotine and other harmful ingredients in cigarettes pass through your breast …
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… Authority) Environmental contaminants Exposure to certain levels of environmental contaminants, like mercury and lead, …
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… kidney disease liver disease mineral imbalance (such as low levels of sodium in the blood) This drug may make you dizzy … medication with others. Lab tests (such as sodium/chloride levels, liver function) may be done before you start taking … kidney disease liver disease mineral imbalance (such as low levels of sodium in the blood) This drug may make you dizzy …
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… every 4 to 6 weeks to check your thyroid hormone levels. Why It Is Done Radioactive iodine has the best … will cure hyperthyroidism. Usually, thyroid hormone levels return to normal in 8 to 12 weeks. In rare cases, the … ) or unusually high ( hyperthyroidism ) thyroid levels. If you have Graves' ophthalmopathy, also called …
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… who has upper digestive tract symptoms or has blood sugar levels that are hard to control. Controlling blood sugar levels may reduce symptoms of gastroparesis. How is it … need to treat low blood sugar. Controlling your blood sugar levels may reduce your symptoms. Food can take longer to …
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… premature or have certain disorders (jaundice, high blood levels of bilirubin, G6PD deficiency). Breast-feeding is not … premature or have certain disorders (jaundice, high blood levels of bilirubin, G6PD deficiency). Breast-feeding is not …
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… needs. Uses Pamidronate is used to treat high blood calcium levels and certain bone problems (bone metastases/lesions) … the release of calcium from bones to lower blood calcium levels, reducing the risk of broken bones (fractures) and … and vitamin D supplements to prevent low blood calcium levels after treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you …
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… herbal products). This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt … with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as potassium levels, kidney function) should be done while you are taking … herbal products). This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt …