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… “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … them at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin C include: Red, … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… acids. This type of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get omega-3 … help protect your heart. footnote 1 If you have severely high triglycerides, your doctor may recommend you take fish … high triglycerides. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, called a blood thinner, do not take fish oil …
Medications
… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high … to a natural hormone in your body (incretin). It works by causing insulin release in response to high sugar levels (such …
Medications
… endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 or MEN 2). While using this medication, tell your doctor right away if you … is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high …
Medical tests
… A CA-125 test measures the amount of this protein in the blood. CA-125 is used as a tumour marker , which means the … may do a CA-125 test to find out where the cancer started. High levels of CA-125 are a strong sign that the cancer … can increase CA-125 levels too. Experts do not recommend using the CA-125 test as a screening test for ovarian cancer …
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… Other things that raise your risk include heart failure, high blood pressure, a previous stroke, and diabetes. Your doctor can …
Medications
… 5 minutes, usually once every 3 weeks. It is given in the thigh, and the injection site and side are changed each time … fast/pounding heartbeat This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your …
Medications
… procedures that use iodinated contrast, or if you are using certain drugs. For some conditions, your doctor may … program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. …
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… and nausea. There may also be small amounts of bright red blood on the stool caused by slight tearing ( anal fissure ) … which may be painful. Passing the stool relieves the pressure and pain until another mass of stool collects. Then … started after your child began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing …
Medications
… may decrease your risk. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with …
