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Medical tests
… Blood Glucose Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods . It is … of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells use the glucose. Insulin is produced in …
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… Phosphate in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … (PTH) regulates the levels of calcium and phosphorus in your blood. When the phosphorus level is measured, a vitamin … is measured at the same time. Vitamin D is needed for your body to take in phosphate. The relation between calcium …
Medical tests
… Cortisol in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … of the way cortisol levels vary throughout a day. If your doctor thinks you might make too much cortisol, the test will probably be done late in the day. If your doctor thinks you may not be making enough, a test is …
Medical tests
… Lipase Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Normal Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The normal range is just a …
Health topics
… Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving On this page: Condition … dangers are those you can't see. You can be injured if your body isn't able to adjust to the increasing and … diving: Barotrauma. Tissues near the air-filled spaces of your body—such as your ears, sinuses, dental roots, and …
HealthLinkBC files
… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … talk to a registered dietitian. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby's First Foods . How can I get … for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) …
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… Diabetes: Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Overview Keeping your blood sugar in a target range reduces your risk of … own target blood sugar range. Some people can work toward lower numbers. Other people may need higher goals. For …
Health features
… Your health this spring Last updated February 23, 2024 … and Stings and Spider Bites Insect Repellents and DEET (HealthLinkBC File #96) Tick Bites and Disease (HealthLinkBC … Sumac Staying Healthy Around Animals Seasonal allergies Flowers are starting to bloom and plants are starting to grow …
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… Complete Blood Count (CBC) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … cells , white blood cells , and platelets . A CBC helps your doctor check any symptoms that you may have, such as … the bone marrow. Low values Red blood cells (RBC). Anemia lowers RBC values. Anemia can be caused by heavy menstrual …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview … protect you from exposure to a potential infection from your health professional in the unlikely event that you come … there's no chance that blood is present. How can you reduce your risk of exposure to blood and body fluids? Blood and …
