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… pregnancy. Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Diabetes If you are a woman with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who is planning to become pregnant, meet with your … to make adjustments before you get pregnant. Pregnancy and diabetes: Planning for a pregnancy Mental health If you are …
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… You can put a new needle on the syringe and then give the injection in a new spot. What about infections? To help … giving yourself a shot, always wash your hands, clean the injection site, and keep your needles sterile. If you notice … Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness around the injection site. Red streaks leading from the site. Pus …
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… bowel disease; or If you are pregnant Typhoid Vaccine Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and … should receive the vaccine 2 to 3 weeks before travel. The injection vaccine provides protection against typhoid for …
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… If you cannot prepare an insulin dose but can give the injection, you may need someone to prepare your insulin dose … for storing and using the insulin. Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Gestational …
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… Glucose screening (24–26 weeks): Tests for gestational diabetes, which can be caused by hormonal changes Most … be controlled by diet, but some may need to take insulin injections. In most cases, gestational diabetes goes away after the baby is born. Blood test (24–28 …
Medical tests
… is working. You may need retinal imaging if: You have diabetes or diabetic retinopathy . These conditions can lead … is working. You may need retinal imaging if: You have diabetes or diabetic retinopathy . These conditions can lead …
Medications
… your doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by injection into a muscle as directed by your doctor, usually … artery disease, heart failure) kidney disease depression diabetes high blood levels of cholesterol/triglycerides This … clots, high blood pressure, and heart attacks. If you have diabetes, this product may affect your blood sugar. Check …
Medications
… your body. It is placed by a health care professional by injection under the skin of the lower abdomen below the … make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms … such as increased thirst/urination. If you already have diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly as directed and …
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… Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How quickly insulin starts to work and how long it … Insulin is made by different companies. Ask your doctor or diabetes educator about the type of insulin you have and how … Biphasic insulin aspart. Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 …
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… includes trigger point compression and trigger point injections. Trigger point compression is done by a doctor or … are applied after trigger point compression. Trigger point injection involves a shot of local anesthetic into the … includes trigger point compression and trigger point injections. Trigger point compression is done by a doctor or …
