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… bound to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells. People who have diabetes or other conditions that increase their blood glucose levels have more glycohemoglobin (sugar bound to hemoglobin) than … in the blood. It is useful for a person who has diabetes to have information about the long-term control of blood sugar …
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… mono. The EBV antibody test can help determine whether you have ever been infected with the virus and whether the … been recent. EBV antibody testing is usually done when you have symptoms of infectious mononucleosis and a rapid mono … system. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you …
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… thinking about ending their life. When you're ready to have this talk, follow these steps. Don't be afraid to be … mentioned that makes their life worth living. Ask if they have a plan. This may feel scary to talk about, but it's important to know. Have they set a date or chosen a location? Do they have any …
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… regular practice, autogenic training is not likely to have an effect. For this reason, only those people who are … examination and discuss what physiological effects AT might have on you. If you have a serious disease such as diabetes or a heart …
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… you. Some changes may be tough to deal with. You may have pain or scars from treatment. And even though you're … you went through. Some changes may be good. You may have a fresh outlook on life and feel that you've been given … handle. Even though your treatment is over, you may not have enough energy to do all the things you used to do. Let …
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… tennis, and racing. Power wheelchairs. Power wheelchairs have a motor, a control system, and a battery pack that you … a wheelchair based on how much movement and feeling you have (your functional level of injury), how much you are … you can ask are: How much upper body strength do I have? Am I strong enough to use a manual wheelchair? Where …
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… during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. If you have symptoms of depression during pregnancy or are … with your doctor. Women who take an SSRI during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth … Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued advisories on antidepressant medicines and the …
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… Preventing Manic Episodes Actionset Overview If you have bipolar disorder, there are some things you can do to … during a manic episode. This is even more important if you have trouble telling the difference between what's real and … having to face problems caused by a manic episode. If you have concerns about treatment or the side effects of …
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… smoke, people who spend time with those who smoke have an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. Children … Children who breathe second-hand smoke: Are more likely to have ear infections, pneumonia, and bronchitis in the first few years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). …
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… can cause serious withdrawal symptoms in people who have become dependent. Some medicines need to be stopped … sleeping medicines, and antidepressants. If you have questions about any medicines and their effects, ask … can cause serious withdrawal symptoms in people who have become dependent. Some medicines need to be stopped …