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… to remember If you have prediabetes, your blood sugar is higher than it should be. You are more likely to get type 2 … is prediabetes? Prediabetes means that your blood sugar is higher than it should be, but not high enough to be … to help them make these changes. What are the benefits and risks of using lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes? …
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… powdered formula, prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This … have small sucking movements after a feed. This is normal behaviour Turn their head away from the bottle or the person …
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… so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. The dosage is based on your medical … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … especially of: other bladder problems (such as blockage) high blood pressure kidney problems liver problems This drug …
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… is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take … method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share … professional. This product may also be used to reduce the risk of getting HIV infection after contact with the virus. …
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… Using too much of this medication will increase your risk of serious (possibly fatal) side effects. If you are … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … (such as irregular heartbeat, angina, heart attack) high blood pressure seizure This drug may make you dizzy. …
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… nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start … doctor's instructions carefully. Certain diets (such as high protein/low carbohydrate or high carbohydrate/low protein) may change the effect of …
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… Uses This product contains 2 medications used to reduce high pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma (open … eye conditions (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent vision loss. … Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Keep using this …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A gastric bypass (also … or nausea and may sometimes vomit. If you drink a lot of high-calorie liquid such as soda or fruit juice, you may not … considered when your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher. Surgery may also be an option when your BMI is 35 or …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Hemophilia can be treated by … before a procedure, surgery, or an activity that has a high risk of causing a bleeding problem. If you get clotting … before a procedure, surgery, or an activity that has a high risk of causing a bleeding problem. If you get clotting …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see …
