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… Blood Sugar Testing Times Form On this page: Overview Overview If you … (if you haven't already) about how often you need to test your blood sugar level. Use this form to record the times that you should test and when to call your health professional for blood …
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… Using a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine On this page: Overview Related … protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine each day, use a simple test kit that contains a urine testing strip that you dip …
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… Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies On this page: Overview … important to take care of your supplies so that you can test your blood sugar safely and get the most accurate … have special ways to get rid of this waste. Protect your test strips from dampness and humidity. Don't store your …
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… Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? On this page: … (EKG or ECG): You may see ads telling you that "screening" EKGs are a good way to protect your health. "Screening" means having a test when you don't have any …
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… Dementia: Testing How Well a Person Functions On this page: Overview … compared to how well they were performed previously. The test usually is completed by someone in close contact with … evidence of this change or decline. The results of these tests may suggest that the person has become less able to …
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… High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview The high-sensitivity C-reactive protein …
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… Nerve Function Tests for Evaluating Low Back Problems On this page: … messages back and forth from your low back and legs. By testing how well your muscles, reflexes, and sense of … can also tell which nerve root is involved. Muscle strength tests Muscle strength tests can detect muscle weakness, …
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… Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis, routine screening should start sooner. footnote 1 You probably don't … risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis, routine screening should start sooner. footnote 1 Osteoporosis …
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… 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test On this page: Overview Overview A COVID-19 viral test can help keep you and others safe by letting you know … vaccines, there are times when you may need to get a test. If you have questions about COVID-19 testing, talk to …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point You may want to … about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options … Your doctor or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your pain is very …
