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… Eating Out When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview … carbohydrate you are eating. Most fast-food restaurants have information about the carbohydrates, calories, sodium, … It will be much easier to make healthy choices if you have already decided what you will order. Try not to arrive …
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… Aortic Valve Regurgitation: Deciding About Surgery On this page: Overview … in treating aortic valve regurgitation is whether to have aortic valve replacement surgery and, if so, when to do … to the point that it has already damaged the heart. When should I have surgery? The timing of valve replacement …
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… Prostate Cancer: Should I Choose Active Surveillance? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … following a schedule of regular checkups and tests. Have surgery or radiation instead of using active surveillance. …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … the facts Your options Use GnRH-a to shrink fibroids before surgery, to stop heavy bleeding, or to treat symptoms for a …
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… Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … The procedure to implant a pacemaker is considered minor surgery. It can usually be done using local anesthesia. Your …
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… severely limits motion, but it usually relieves pain. If surgery is needed on the wrist and fingers, the wrist is … same hand, they may all be done at once. The main goal of surgery is to relieve pain and restore some minimal function … severely limits motion, but it usually relieves pain. If surgery is needed on the wrist and fingers, the wrist is …
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… Cancer Support: Finding Out That You Have Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Everyone reacts … individual counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about your fears … libraries that are open to the public. A number of national organizations have websites you can trust. They include: …
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… disorder (TMD) . Maintain good posture. Slumping your shoulders or staying in positions in which your upper body … disorder (TMD) . Maintain good posture. Slumping your shoulders or staying in positions in which your upper body …
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… Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Related … cannot do as much as usual, talk to your doctor. Things you should know about blood sugar levels Ask your doctor if your … cannot do as much as usual, talk to your doctor. Things you should know about blood sugar levels Ask your doctor if your …
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… Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery On this page: Overview … surgery is only used for people who are very overweight and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. … acid, calcium, vitamin B12, and iron. What can you do to have a healthy pregnancy? Making healthy choices can help …