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… Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… called complications. This is especially true if your blood sugar levels stay high. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many parts of … control things like your heartbeat, digestion, or blood pressure. Nerve damage can be painful, especially in the …
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… very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but you … of opioids, blocking may be incomplete or you may need a higher dose of naloxone. Treatment of opioid overdose should …
Medications
… medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse … diabetes kidney problems liver problems high or low blood pressure personal or family history of severe allergic …
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… these effects. This medication may cause a serious drop in blood pressure, especially when starting this medication. … effect. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … typically remain allergic to the food for life. If you are highly sensitive to a certain food, you may have an allergic … may do some tests. You may have either skin testing or a blood test. These tests help to see what you are allergic …
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… Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels throughout the body. Diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels of the retina. … vision loss. Keeping your blood sugar levels and blood pressure within a target range is always important. You also …
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… problems. But in some people: The heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen, which can cause chest pain. A fast, slow, … can assess your risk for sudden death. People who are at high risk will need regular checkups. If you are at low risk … need to. Manage other health conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Get checkups as often as your …
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… increase your risk. Your doctor will check your thiamine blood levels before starting this medication and regularly … or vomiting, it may help to take this medication with a high-fat meal. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking … or any risk factors for heart disease (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, previous blood clots, high cholesterol, …
Medications
… medication is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, allergic reactions, … the eye) heart problems (such as congestive heart failure) high blood pressure infections (such as fungal infections, …
