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… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, … Insulin aspart may be injected in the stomach area, the thigh, the buttocks, or the back of the upper arm. Do not …
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… program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 … makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, … Tell your doctor if your blood sugar measurements are too high or too low. Your dosage/treatment may need to be …
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… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, … Insulin lispro may be injected in the stomach area, the thigh, the buttocks, or the back of the upper arm. Do not …
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… count measures the pollen in the air. When this number is high, you will be more likely to have an allergic reaction … allergic to pollens. Windy, dry weather often results in a high pollen count, while damp weather lowers it. During the … are advertised so you can avoid pollen when the counts are high. The exact dates of pollen seasons vary in different …
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… has a fever and their temperature rises suddenly, sometimes higher than 39.5°C (103°F). The rapid rise in temperature … fever goes away and the rash appears. If your child has a high fever and no other symptoms, you can call 8-1-1 to … department. If your child seems to become sicker, has a high fever, a stiff neck, or is extremely sleepy, listless …
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… most often used to stop cluster headaches include: High-flow oxygen inhalation therapy. You breathe oxygen … Headaches Citations Cohen AS, et al. (2009). High-flow oxygen for treatment of cluster headache: A … & Karin M. Lindholm DO - Neurology Cohen AS, et al. (2009). High-flow oxygen for treatment of cluster headache: A …
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… What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that first occurs during pregnancy. High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. … Are very overweight ( body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher). Have had gestational diabetes before. Have a family …
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… recommend having a screening test for HIV if you have a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also … Canada (PHAC) recommends screening for HIV if you engage in high-risk behaviour. footnote 1 High-risk behaviour means that you: Are a man who has sex …
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… and cause problems in your brain called encephalopathy. High ammonia levels are a sign of encephalopathy. What are … Encephalopathy is most likely to occur in people who have high blood pressure in the portal vein system ( portal … and cause problems in your brain called encephalopathy. High ammonia levels are a sign of encephalopathy. What are …
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… colchicine. Bipolar disorder medicines, such as lithium. High doses of vitamin A. Vaccinations, especially for … Medical treatments that can cause hair loss include: High-dose X-rays used to kill cancer cells and shrink … colchicine. Bipolar disorder medicines, such as lithium. High doses of vitamin A. Vaccinations, especially for …