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Blood Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. If you take a blood thinner, watch for signs of abnormal bleeding. If you …
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… Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Decision … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? 1 Get the … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Start having screening mammograms at age 40 (or anytime in your 40s). …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level is outside the target range. Checking your … the tip of the finger. Put a drop of blood on the correct spot on the test strip. Cover the test area well. Use a …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood sugar helps you manage your diabetes during pregnancy. … of your blood., Touch the drop of blood with the correct spot of the test strip. Be sure to get enough blood to cover …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Most women with gestational diabetes don't have a problem with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). But you are at risk for low blood sugar if you take insulin shots or some diabetes …
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Blood Pressure Numbers: When to Get Help On this page: Overview Overview What do your blood pressure numbers mean? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against …
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… Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in the blood rises above your child's target range. It can happen …
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… Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview If your child takes insulin or certain diabetes pills that lower blood sugar, their blood sugar may get too low at times. Low blood sugar may …
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… Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when the sugar (glucose) level in your blood rises above your target range. It can happen if: You …
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… Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots On this page: Overview … hormonal birth control methods increases the risk of a blood clot in a leg ( deep vein thrombosis , or DVT) or a blood clot in a lung ( pulmonary embolism , or PE). But the …