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… use it the way it's supposed to, your blood sugar gets too high. This can be serious or even life-threatening. How is … while taking some diabetes medicines. You are at risk for high blood sugar emergencies, which can be life-threatening. … More important I want to avoid other health problems from high blood sugar. I'm less concerned about other health …
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… to the meat to help keep it moist. Choose other protein foods that are naturally soft, such as peanut butter, cooked … such as a microwave oven to cook TV dinners, other frozen foods, and prepared foods. Take part in group meal programs offered through …
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… social, self-confident, and powerful. But after the "high" from the drug wears off, you may feel the opposite … medicines such as cough syrups and cold pills—to get high. What effects these drugs may have on your health … grains, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and protein foods are part of a healthy diet. Find things to do instead …
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… more often, including snacks throughout the day. Ask what foods the person you're caring for likes best. Offer those foods when you can. Preparing for a meal Before the meal, … or puree the food to make it easier to eat. Prepare "finger foods" that can be easily picked up and chewed. Helping …
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… in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your … as levodopa and carbidopa, selegiline) certain drugs for high blood pressure (methyldopa, guanethidine, guanadrel, … as levodopa and carbidopa, selegiline) certain drugs for high blood pressure (methyldopa, guanethidine, guanadrel, …
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… a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis) liver disease high blood pressure heart problems (such as coronary artery … drugs that can irritate the esophagus/stomach (such as potassium tablets/capsules, oral bisphosphonates including … a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis) liver disease high blood pressure heart problems (such as coronary artery …
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… disease kidney disease mineral imbalance (low level of potassium in the blood) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial … disease kidney disease mineral imbalance (low level of potassium in the blood) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial …
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… rate regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … your medical history, especially of: kidney problems high blood pressure heart problems (such as irregular … rate regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious …
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… causes of hyperthyroidism include tumours or eating foods or taking medicines that contain large amounts of … and: You feel very irritable. You have unusually high or low blood pressure compared to your normal blood … of thyroid hormones, called T3 and T4. If your levels are high, you have hyperthyroidism. When you are being treated …
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… of the esophagus. In some people, very hot or very cold foods may trigger an episode. What are the symptoms? Most … a series of questions. These include questions about what foods or liquids trigger symptoms, where it feels like food … treatment for esophageal spasm may include: Changing the foods you eat. Your doctor may tell you to eat certain foods