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… Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … a gallbladder. There may be small changes in how you digest food, but you probably won't notice them. FAQs What are … may be done if laparoscopic surgery is not an option or when problems are found during laparoscopic surgery. The …
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… Learn to take charge, says Rhonda O'Brien Taking charge of your type 2 diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. But … helps you learn how your blood sugar is affected by what, when, and how much you eat, your stress level, and how much … Focus on healthy eating," O'Brien says. "There's no 'good food' or 'bad food' for diabetes. Learn about the amount of …
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… Staying Safe: If You Are in a Violent Relationship On this page: Overview … try to make them hard to find or use. Go to a safe room when an argument occurs. Avoid rooms with no exits, such as … teachers, or co-workers when to call for help. Try to have a phone available at all times. Think about hiding a …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … type 2 diabetes is to keep blood sugar under control. When you control your blood sugar, you decrease your risk … too much insulin. Skipping meals or not eating enough food. Exercising without eating enough, or being much more …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … FAQs What is obstructive sleep apnea? Sleep apnea occurs when you often stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … change the normal aging of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. … . Undercorrection or overcorrection. Undercorrection occurs when the eye remains somewhat nearsighted after surgery. …
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… Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people who have type 1 diabetes. It's also used if you have type 2 … the sugar in your blood to rise to a level that's not safe. When your blood sugar rises past about 10.0 mmol/L, your …
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… Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … to keep it working properly and to control your diabetes. When you use a pump, you will need to check your blood sugar … can suggest how much insulin you need based on blood sugar readings. What are the benefits of using an insulin pump? …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … colitis for 8 years. The risk of colon cancer is highest when ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon rather than …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … and the uterus (hysterectomy) usually relieves pain. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 …
