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… you treat low or high blood sugar before it becomes an emergency. It also helps you know how exercise and food … monitor (CGM). This is a useful tool to help predict when your blood sugar is getting too low. Keep some … in a safe target range, such as 4.0 mmol/L or higher. Know when to get help. Get help right away if your blood sugar …
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… medicine. Eat high-fat, high-calorie meals. Or they may eat whenever and whatever they want, ignoring the daily meal … about blood sugar test results. Hide or deny the disease when they're around friends, in an effort to fit in. These … have at least one friend who knows what to do in case of an emergency. Discuss who else needs to know and what they need …
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… are flat-footed until they are between the ages of 3 and 5 when their longitudinal arch develops normally. What causes … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … are flat-footed until they are between the ages of 3 and 5 when their longitudinal arch develops normally. What causes …
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… it gets wet or very dirty. Your doctor will tell you when to have your stitches or staples removed. When deciding how long to leave your stitches or staples in … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… able to penetrate and damage the deeper layers of tissue. When a chemical burn occurs, find out what chemical caused … for more information about how to treat the burn. When you call the Poison Control Centre, have the chemical … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… causes soreness or pain in the elbow region, particularly when the arm is in motion. Pressing on the affected area … . Alternate hands during activities if possible, such as when raking, sweeping, or gardening. During specific sports … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine …
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… to enjoy tummy time. Here are some tips: Start tummy time when your baby is a newborn Set tummy time for after every … independently Your baby only needs to be on his or her back when sleeping . While awake, your baby should be held, loved …
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… as often as every feeding. Constipation is likely to occur when a baby switches from breast milk to formula. This is … Causes of constipation include: Changes in diet, such as when a child starts to eat more adult foods. Not drinking … Maybe they are afraid or embarrassed to use school washrooms. Or maybe their schedules are too busy for them to …
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… you are using the prefilled syringe/pen, let it warm up to room temperature for at least 30 minutes. If you are using … it. To help you remember, mark the days on the calendar when you need to receive the medication. Learn how to store … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… the mixture right away. The mixture may also be stored at room temperature but it must be taken within 2 hours of … care professional. To help you remember, mark on a calendar when to take the next dose. You should complete the course … During pregnancy, this vaccine should be taken only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …