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… visitors staying one month or longer in areas with a high risk of rabies. Examples include parts of Latin …
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… along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works … to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. 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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… a certain natural substance in your body (anti-clotting protein) work better. It is known as an anticoagulant. This … can cause bleeding if its effect on your clotting proteins is too much. Tell your doctor right away if you … a certain natural substance in your body (anti-clotting protein) work better. It is known as an anticoagulant. This …
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… used if you have: Coronary artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. ARBs are safe and … include: Low blood pressure. You may feel dizzy and weak. High potassium levels. You may have other side effects or … you didn't expect. Medicines may also interact with certain foods or drinks, like grapefruit juice and alcohol. Some …
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… who experience a divorce or death of a spouse or child. High levels of anxiety Anxiety also is common during the … who experience a divorce or death of a spouse or child. High levels of anxiety Anxiety also is common during the …
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… or get them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their natural … your child's exposure to lead in your home, drinking water, foods and other items. For more information, see the topic … toxic. And the word "Danger" means the product is highly toxic. Visit the Government of Canada's webpage on …
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… Overview Suicide rates increase with age and are highest among white men age 65 and older. Divorced and widowed men in this age group have the highest suicide rates, and their most common method of … warning signs may be present in older adults who have a high risk for suicide: Depression . Older adults have higher …
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… People who use oral or injected corticosteroids or who need high doses of inhaled corticosteroids for daily control can … People who use oral or injected corticosteroids or who need high doses of inhaled corticosteroids for daily control can …
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… If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories to keep up your strength and … you drink. When you are able to eat, try clear soups, mild foods, and liquids until all symptoms are gone for 12 to 48 … If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories to keep up your strength and …
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… If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories to keep up your strength and … you drink. When you are able to eat, try clear soups, mild foods, and liquids until all symptoms are gone for 12 to 48 … If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories to keep up your strength and …
