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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low …
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… Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin or Medicine Actionset Overview If … insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower blood sugar, your blood sugar may get too low at times. Low blood sugar … sugar is in a safe target range, such as 4.0 mmol/L or higher. Know when to get help. Get help right away if your …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … You have a health problem, such as: Diabetes . Cancer. High blood pressure . Kidney disease . Epilepsy . You use alcohol or …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … them. Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 …
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… Gloria's Story: Adding Activity to Help Control Blood Sugar On this page: Gloria's Story Gloria's Story … He said that the blurriness means my blood sugar is too high." Testing and tracking to stay in range Gloria started … is that you have to be patient. If you keep track of your numbers, you will see them slowly going down. That is …
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… Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely Actionset Overview Blood thinners are medicines that help prevent blood clots. … These steps can help you take blood thinners safely. Take your blood thinner properly. Take your medicine at the same …
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… Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High On … help adjusting to more complex and varied subjects and more homework than in past years. Help your children set short- …
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… is found in many foods and is needed to keep you healthy. Your body uses protein to: Provide building blocks for growth and for repairing cells like those in your muscles, skin, and nails. Make enzymes and hormones, … vegetables, and fruit also add small amounts of protein to your diet. Eating protein from a wide variety of food …
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… Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home On this page: Overview Overview … that enter your home. Use an air cleaner with a special high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. This can help …
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… checkup that includes: Listening to your heart Taking your blood pressure Measuring your height and weight Abdominal … breech, or caesarean birth? Do you and your partner lead a high-risk lifestyle? Do you have any medical conditions that …
