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When you're sick, even with just a cold, your blood sugar level may rise. Ask your healthcare team to help you develop a sick-day plan for controlling blood sugar. Here are some guidelines.

Your healthcare provider has recommended you have a dilation and curettage. This common procedure helps your healthcare provider learn more about problems inside your uterus or is done to treat a miscarriage.

Treatment may help slow the progress of diabetic retinopathy. Your treatment plan depends on your condition. You may need frequent exams to watch for changes. You may also need laser treatment and other procedures. Here's what you need to know.

Follow these illustrated step-by-step instructions to learn how to floss.

Your child has been hospitalized with cystic fibrosis. Learn about this inherited, long-term disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.

The reasons for having this procedure vary from person to person. Here are ways to care for yourself at home.

Pyelonephritis is a kidney infection that can be serious and can damage the kidneys. People with severe infection are often hospitalized. Here's what you can do at home to help your child.

Screening for prostate cancer can help check if you have cancer. Screening tests often include a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. Talk with your healthcare provider about the pros and cons of regular screening starting at age 50 or earlier if you are at higher risk.

Depression among older adults is often ignored. Even healthcare providers may not find a problem. Learn the warning signs.