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… Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines On this page: Overview Overview The … on most, if not all days of the week. Don't smoke. Manage other health problems. Statins You and your doctor can … are age 30 or older and have had diabetes for more than 15 years. Your diabetes has caused problems with your eyes, …
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… also known as vaccinations, are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly … vaccines, visit the BC Government Respiratory Illness page. For information on respiratory illnesses, visit … at 2 months of age and continue until your child is 4 to 6 years old. Children in grades 6 and 9 also get immunizations …
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… such as eye problems, kidney disease, and nerve damage. Losing weight and increasing activity, along with … (hypoglycemia), which can turn into an emergency if not managed right away. About low blood sugar Some common reasons … I swore that it would never happen to me. Well, for 8 years now I've had type 2 diabetes. I feel like I've done …
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… Osteoporosis Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you … men Osteoporosis Canada recommends that all women and men age 65 and older routinely have a bone density test to check … of having a fracture related to osteoporosis in the next 10 years. You can use this tool. Go to the website at …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Child Abduction On this page: Overview Overview Many parents … with the police. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Healthy Habits for Kids Current as of: March …
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … that you get tested for type 2 diabetes at least every 3 years. footnote 3 If your blood sugar is slightly high, you … 12, 2018. Mottola MF, et al. (2018). Canadian guideline for physical activity throughout pregnancy. No. 367-2019. …
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… Hepatitis C On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads Prevention … they already have some liver damage. This can take many years. Treatment can usually cure hepatitis C. What causes … or she will: Ask questions about your medical history. Do a physical examination. Check your liver enzymes to see if …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … doctor may order one of these if: Your medical history and physical examination suggest a more serious condition. (This … doctor may order one of these if: Your medical history and physical examination suggest a more serious condition. (This …
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… Meniscus Tear On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … and what you were doing when your knee started to hurt. A physical examination will help your doctor find out if a … and what you were doing when your knee started to hurt. A physical examination will help your doctor find out if a …
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… Pain Management On this page: Overview Reasons to Control Pain … or right after surgery. Pain that goes on for months or years is called chronic pain . You may have this pain from … take the joy from your life. You may not be able to work. Physical activity may be too painful or exhausting. You may …
