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… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, … blood sugar, hemoglobin A1c, complete blood counts, cholesterol tests, ketones) may be done before you start …
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… the day from a low of 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning to a high of 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the late afternoon. Each child … to look for other symptoms of illness. Children tend to run higher fevers than adults. The degree of fever may not show … fussy and play less. And they may not eat as much as usual. High fevers may make your child uncomfortable, but they …
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… retinopathy have no symptoms. If blood sugar levels stay high, diabetic retinopathy will keep getting worse. New … to your blood vessels. Diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels of the retina. When you have diabetic retinopathy, high blood pressure can make it worse. High blood pressure …
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… pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Get medical help right away if you have any very … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure seizures risk factors for having … (such as angina/chest pain, heart attack) diabetes high cholesterol or fats (triglycerides) in your blood falls …
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… be prescribed for bone loss (osteoporosis) in people at high risk who cannot take other drugs that are safe and … (such as increased thirst and urination) symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, … (such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis) high blood cholesterol/fat (triglyceride) levels gallbladder disease …
Medical tests
… that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values If you are pregnant, very high levels of hCG can mean a multiple pregnancy (such as … last menstrual period. In a man or a non-pregnant woman, a high hCG level can be a sign of a tumour (cancerous or …
Medical tests
… very little chloride. People with cystic fibrosis have a high level of chloride in their sweat. During the sweat test … to sweat is applied to the skin (usually on the arm or thigh). The sweat is then collected and the amount of … Is Done The sweat test is usually done on a baby's arm or thigh. On an older child or adult, the test is usually done …
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… . Moderate if you have between 3 and 6 drinks per week. High if you have 7 or more drinks per week. Having more than … liver, pancreas, nervous system, heart, and brain. Cause high blood pressure, depression, stomach problems, or sexual … such as liver problems, heart failure, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or certain blood disorders. You have a …
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… that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High prealbumin levels may be caused by: Hodgkin lymphoma . … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High prealbumin levels may be caused by: Hodgkin …
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… surgery that isn't really needed. People who are at higher risk for AAAs will get the most benefit from this test. You are at higher risk if you are a man who is age 65 to 80. FAQs What … been a smoker, but I do have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. So I'm nervous about having an aneurysm that …