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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 … Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their … the most common group of conditions found through a newborn blood spot screening panel. These disorders occur when your …
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… Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test On this page: Test Overview … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea. Urea is made …
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… High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips On this page: Overview … to Stop Hypertension) diet can help you lower your blood pressure. It includes eating fruits, vegetables, and … foods. For more information on the DASH diet, see: High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet . DASH Diet Sample Menu …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Bruises form when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the …
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… Low Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a low blood sugar level problem. Fill out a record each time this … doctor. If you (or your child with diabetes) is having low blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to …
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… High Blood Sugar Level Record On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record a high blood sugar level problem. Fill out a record each time this … doctor. If you or your child with diabetes is having high blood sugar problems, the diabetes medicine dose may need to …
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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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… 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 …
