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… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also … belongs to the class of drugs known as sulfonylureas. It lowers blood sugar by causing the release of your body's … exercise. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, …
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… to join two veins in a damaged liver. One vein carries blood to the liver (portal vein). The other vein goes from … before you go home. Why It Is Done TIPS is used to reduce high blood pressure in the portal vein that carries blood from the …
Medical tests
… measures the amount of human growth hormone (GH) in the blood. GH is made by the pituitary gland and is needed for … -like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). When the GH level is very high, the IGF-1 level is also very high. A test for IGF-1 may also be done. Why It Is Done A …
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… Information Overview Before the test, you will need to stop eating solid foods. You also will follow instructions on how … can get back as soon as possible to your normal routine for eating and taking medicines. The doctor doing your … make your appointment. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, your doctor will tell you if and when you …
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… injuries result from the dog being teased or bothered while eating or sleeping. Boys are bitten about twice as often as … cause deeper puncture wounds than dog bites. They have a high risk of bacterial infection because they can be hard to … vaccinated. Needs to be observed for signs of illness. A healthy pet that has bitten someone should be confined and …
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… about the future," he says. "I realized I wanted to get healthy so I could keep doing all those things I enjoy so … and inactive makes it harder for the body to keep blood sugar levels normal. And he finally understood why … and cook meals together on weekends. That way, Jerry has healthy food ready to take for his long shifts at work. …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or … the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps …
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… Food and your health Overview Tips on eating habits, planning ahead and staying informed to make food choices that are healthy, safe and affordable. Image Eating habits Create healthy eating habits and learn how to make lifelong …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A hemoglobin electrophoresis test is a blood test done to check the different types of hemoglobin … hemoglobin A levels to be low and hemoglobin F levels to be high. Hemoglobin F (fetal hemoglobin). This type is normally … , and leukemia , have abnormal types of hemoglobin and higher amounts of hemoglobin F. Hemoglobin A2. This is a …
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… bladder, drops (prolapses) from its normal spot in your lower belly and pushes against the sides of your vagina. … other techniques to help your symptoms. Eat foods that are high in fibre to avoid constipation and straining when you have a bowel movement. Reach and stay at a healthy weight, since more weight puts pressure on your …