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… sick If you have diabetes, other illnesses can make your blood sugar go up. This can be dangerous. When you're sick … doctor to write a sick-day plan for how to help prevent high blood sugar when you're sick. Keep your plan in a handy … guidelines. Take your diabetes medicines as usual. Keep taking your diabetes medicine, even if you vomit and have …
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… have intense pain in your belly or rectum (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You … Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… up depends on a number of things. For example, additional medicines to control complications during or after your … was not successful. It may mean, for example, that it is taking more time for your anesthesia to wear off or for … out through your nose both during and after surgery. Taking oral medicines When your doctor thinks you are ready, …
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… may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, … doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar, such as increased thirst/urination. Your … should have regular complete physical exams including blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for …
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… had one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those goals the …
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… problems (such as asthma, emphysema) diabetes heart/blood vessel disease (such as stroke, coronary artery disease, irregular heart rhythm) high blood pressure (hypertension) overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) …
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… Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger … With Disabilities Stay Active Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure Helping Your Child Avoid Tobacco, Drugs, and …
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… for a Child Who Has ADHD Self-Care for Adults Who Have ADHD Medicines … becomes more important during these years when peer pressure, sexuality, and other issues surface. Work with … becomes more important during these years when peer pressure, sexuality, and other issues surface. Work with …
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… about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … (such as head injury, tumor, increased intracranial pressure) breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema, … sleep apnea) diabetes glaucoma heart problems high blood pressure kidney problems liver disease mental/mood …
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… to see if you have hepatitis B. Your doctor may also order blood tests and watch for symptoms of liver disease during … flushing, headache, fever, or chills. If you take drugs for high blood pressure, ask your doctor ahead of time if you should change …