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… and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset Overview If you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, meet … This will help you figure out how medicine, exercise, and food affect your blood sugar. Get regular exercise. Aim for … diabetes. Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… Overview Overview Before the test, you will need to stop eating solid foods. You also will follow instructions on how to clean out … see inside your colon during the test. Before you schedule When you make your appointment for the colonoscopy, mention …
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… of falls and fall-related injuries. There are small changes you can make to prevent falls that will help you remain … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Goal setting When it comes to lifestyle change, it can be helpful to ask, … your health conditions and risk of falls. You should have your doctor or pharmacist review your medications each …
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… page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes … read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or … you didn't expect. Medicines may also interact with certain foods or drinks, like grapefruit juice and alcohol. Some …
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… the fact that I have diabetes and should eat less of some foods that I like): _______________________________________ … (choose all that apply): _____Writing about what I feel and reading out loud what I wrote. _____Noticing positive changes (for example, feeling better when I eat more healthy foods). _____Talking with my family …
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When to visit the emergency room Last updated January 29, … especially during the holidays. Always go to the ER if you have been in a major accident or for potentially …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 … but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes … include: Your health history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the …
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… Cuts: When Stitches Are Needed On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview It is important to determine if your wound needs to be closed by a doctor. Your risk of … also affects how soon it should be treated. Wounds that have an increased risk of infection, such as dirty cuts or …
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Food allergies Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a food as …   Food allergy testing   Management Learn how to read food labels to avoid your food allergens and stay safe: Allergens …
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… Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … Some studies have found an increased risk of miscarriage when either of these drugs is used. Don't have treatment …