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Diabetes- Measuring Glucose at Home

WEBThe steps are: Put the strip in the meter. Prick your finger with a sharp needle. This needle is called a lancet. In some cases, you can prick a forearm or fleshy part of your hand …

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Weight Management

WEBKnow Your Risks. Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment. The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. …

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Tests & Procedures

WEBRespiratory disorders, or lung diseases, are disorders such as asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

WEBBMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body …

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Orthopedics Center

WEBOrthopedic Conditions and Disorders See All. Back and Neck Shoulder and Elbow Hand and Wrist Hip Knee Leg and Foot Bone Tumors Other Bone Conditions. chevron_right …

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Heat-Related Illnesses (Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke)

WEBChildren and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also make more heat with …

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When the Weather Heats Up, Stay Cool for Your Heart

WEBSummer heat can be a problem when you have heart failure. Heart failure puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke.

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Overview of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMandR)

WEBPhysical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is also called physiatry. It is a medical specialty that focuses on restoring function for a person who has been disabled due to a …

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Why Well-Child Visits Matter More Than You Might Think

WEBTaking your baby to see a doctor is important when your little one is sick. But going to regular well-child visits can be just as important.

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Ability to Concentrate Isn't What It Used to Be

WEBWith today's world filled with so much stimulation, quick news reports, and fast-food restaurants on every corner, are we capable of concentrating as well as we used to?

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How Aging Affects Your Skin

WEBEven if you tend to fib about your age, your skin may still give it away. That’s because your skin’s appearance changes as you get older. For example, your skin loses fat, which …

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Palliative Care for People with Cancer

WEBIt's different than hospice care. Palliative care allows for medical therapies but focuses on: Comfort and improving quality of life. Reaching the best possible function …

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Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

WEBBariatric Surgery. Deciding On Surgery Types Of Surgery. chevron_right Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Procedure. chevron_right Before Bariatric Surgery. chevron_right …

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