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*Diabetes Gum Disease ... When you have diabetes, you are at greater risk for periodontal disease. This disease is an ... requires ongoing care. Diabetes and Periodontal Disease: An Increased Risk You may be at greater ... 84680;diabetes and periodontal disease: an increased risk;diabetes, periodontal disease risk;gum infection, causes;gum infection, prevention

*Prevention Women 18 to 39 ... Do you know which screening tests and immunizations you need to preserve your health? Try ... regular checkups to help you reduce your risk of disease. Below are guidelines for women ages 18 to 39 ... 90172;women's health;health screening;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;well-woman;well woman;health counseling

you have diabetic retinopathy, you might not know it. This means your retina can be badly damaged ... , or specks floating in your visual field. You may not be able to prevent diabetic retinopathy, but ... W1336; diabetes; eye disease; glaucoma; retinopathy; blindness; Cataracts; retina

*Postpartum Diabetes ... of a mother with diabetes can be larger than other babies. Diabetes raises your risk for infections ... Pregnancy changes your body in many ways. If you have diabetes, pregnancy can also change how ... Diabetes Peripartum;Diabetes Postpartum;61015

*Osteoporosis Prevent Fx ... a lot to reduce its effect on your life. Knowing how to prevent fractures and spinal curvature can ... If you have osteoporosis, you can do a lot to reduce its effect on your life. Knowing how to ... 83834;living with osteoporosis, preventing fractures;osteoporosis, fracture prevention;fracture prevention, osteoporosis

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... they occur on the part of the body where the surgery took place. Surgical Site Infections Your ... . Causes and risk factors of surgical site infections Infections after surgery are caused by germs ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

that your child has type 1 diabetes can be stressful. But, the more you know about type 1 diabetes ... the better you can help your child manage his or her diabetes and prevent complications. Diabetes is ... diabetes; type 1 diabetes; children's health; adolescent health;

AFib and Stroke Prevention ... thin the blood helps prevent stroke, but it also increases your risk of bleeding. You may have signs ... sure all your healthcare providers know that you take blood-thinning medicines. A device may be ... atrial fibrillation;aFib;stroke;stroke risk;stroke prevention;508

*Staff Ed Pressure Injury Prevention ... risk. Yet even under such challenging conditions, pressure injuries can be prevented if proper steps ... injury risk upon admission and throughout the patient’s stay. Document your findings in detail ... 84011;protecting patients from pressure ulcers;pressure ulcers, prevention for healthcare providers ... ;bedsores, prevention for healthcare providers;pressure injuries

*ED Foot Care Diabetic ... ED FOOT CARE, Diabetic ... during their lifetime. But you can prevent these with a little extra foot care. If your diabetes ... knowing it. For these reasons, diabetes increases the risk for fungal infections, bunions, and pressure ... 115960en;diabetic foot care;foot care, diabetic;diabetic feet;diabetic foot care home care;diabetic foot care follow up

*Prevention Men 50 To 64 ... Prevention Guide Men 50 to 64 ... (yearly if your blood sugar has already begun to rise) Type 2 diabetes All men with ... healthcare provider about your risk factors. Obesity All men in this age group At yearly ... 90168;screening tests;preventive medicine;men's health;well man;well-man;preventive exam;health counseling

*Diabetes Retinopathy Risk Factors ... likely. Diabetic Retinopathy: Controlling Your Risk Factors Diabetic retinopathy affects your ... . This will help to reduce your risk of vision loss. If you manage your diabetes and other health ... 40023;diabetic retinopathy, controlling your risk factors;Diabetic Retinopathy, risk factors ... , controlling;diabetic eye disease risk factors;eye disease, diabetic, risk factors;controlling diabetic retinopathy risk factors;diabetes eye disease risk factors

*Prevention Guide Women 65 Plus ... Prevention Guide Women 65 Plus ... cancer All women of average risk Mammograms should be done every 1 or 2 years. Talk with your ... guide your discussion. Prevention Guidelines, Women Ages 65 and Older Screening tests and ... 90178;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;immunizations;well-woman;well woman

*Diabetes Caring for Your Body ... prevent complications. Read on to learn details about caring for your body. Diabetes: Caring for ... When you have diabetes, your body needs special care. This care helps you stay healthy and ... Diabetes;db1022a;82134;Diabetes Caring for Your Body

distributed in the body Who is at risk for metabolic syndrome? Knowing your risk factors for ... diabetes. Metabolic syndrome greatly increases your risk for: Heart disease Stroke Metabolic ... metabolic syndrome;type 2 diabetes;syndrome X;diabetes;dysmetabolic syndrome;insulin resistance syndrome;diabetes risk;85, p08342

*Diabetes Autoantibody Panel ... Diabetes Mellitus Autoantibody Panel ... test. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements ... to diabetes. Your healthcare provider uses this test to find out if you have type 1 diabetes. Type ... diabetes autoantibody panel;diabetes;blood test

*Prevention Men 18 To 39 ... Prevention Guide Men 18 to 39 ... your healthcare provider Vision All men in this age group Every 5 to 10 years if no risk ... reduce your risk of disease. Below are guidelines for men ages 18 to 39. Talk with your healthcare ... 90164;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;well man;well-man;health counseling

inch radius of your navel. Make sure all injection sites are spread two inches apart from one another. ... Site Identify the areas of your body that can be used as an injection site. Your abdomen, thighs ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

child. Type 1 Diabetes and Your Child: Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Diabetic ... and can lead to coma or death. Read on to learn more about DKA and how to prevent it in your ... 89242;Diabetes and Your Child Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis DKA;diabetic ketoacidosis, causes ... , pediatric;diabetic ketoacidosis, symptoms, pediatric;diabetic ketoacidosis, prevention, pediatric

*Prevention Men 65 Plus ... Prevention Guide Men 65 Plus ... you need to be screened based on your risk factors. High cholesterol or triglycerides All ... provider about your risk factors. Obesity All men in this age group At yearly routine exams ... 90170;screening tests;preventive exam;preventive medicine;men's health;well man;well-man;health counseling