If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or 2) or gestational (during pregnancy) diabetes, a diabetes centre can help you. This pamphlet answers common questions about the diabetes centres in some Western Zone locations.
This pamphlet explains what gestational diabetes is, causes, how you will be tested to know if you have it, symptoms, how it will affect your baby, and treatment.
This pamphlet provides space for you to record important health information related to your diabetes. You should bring this record with you each time you visit your primary health care provider or the Diabetes Management Centre. Things you can do to best manage your diabetes are listed. Contact information is also provided.
Central diabetes insipidus (also called diabetes insipidus or DI) is a condition that causes the water in your body to be out of balance. This pamphlet explains the causes and symptoms of DI, and how DI is diagnosed and treated.
Diabetic retinopathy happens when changes take place in the blood vessels near the retina, causing leaks or bleeding. Diabetic macular edema is a swelling of the macula (very small centre area of your retina, which gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces) that may be caused by diabetes, happen after eye surgery, or happen for no known reason (idiopathic). The pamphlet describes these disorders, their treatment, and how to control them. The Fr…
Instructions for screening for diabetes after pregnancy are given. Topics include: whether you should be screened, the best time to be screened, why screening is helpful, what to do if you do not want to be screened, what tests are used, why these two tests (OGTT, fasting plasma glucose) are so important, how testing is arranged, and how to remember and find time to book a test. Instructions for how to get ready for the 75-gram OGTT test is given. Information on what to expect if you have diabe…
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2299. Instructions for screening for diabetes during pregnancy are given. Information on why screening is important, what to expect after a normal result for an early screening test, why these two tests (GCT, OGTT) are so important, and what to do if you were not screened early in your pregnancy. Instructions for how to get ready for the 75-gram OGTT test is given. Information on how these two blood tests are arranged is provided. ; The Engl…
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2300. Instructions for screening for diabetes after pregnancy are given. Topics include: whether you should be screened, the best time to be screened, why screening is helpful, what to do if you do not want to be screened, what tests are used, why these two tests (OGTT, fasting plasma glucose) are so important, how testing is arranged, and how to remember and find time to book a test. Instructions for how to get ready for the 75-gram OGTT te…
Instructions for screening for diabetes during pregnancy are given. Information on why screening is important, what to expect after a normal result for an early screening test, why these two tests (GCT, OGTT) are so important, and what to do if you were not screened early in your pregnancy. Instructions for how to get ready for the 75-gram OGTT test is given. Information on how these two blood tests are arranged is provided ; The French version of this pamphlet 2338, "Dépistage du diabète penda…
La rétinopathie diabétique a lieu lorsque des changements se produisent au niveau des vaisseaux sanguins situés près de la rétine et entraînent une fuite ou un saignement. L’œdème maculaire diabétique est un gonflement de la macula (très petite zone centrale de la rétine, qui donne la vision centrale nécessaire pour lire, regarder la télévision et voir les visages) qui peut être causé par le diabète, survenir après une opération aux yeux ou se produire sans raison connue (idiopathique). Le prés…
This pamphlet gives information about staying active. Topics include guidelines, intensity, and benefits. Suggestions for local exercise activities in the Barrington and Shelburne areas are included.
This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2301. Pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) are given. Topics include: will your baby be healthy, what to do if you are already pregnant, how to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, your health care team, healthy blood glucose targets when planning pregnancy, how to get ready for pregnancy, and what to do if you do not want to have a baby right now. Possible risks to you and the baby are listed. Inform…
Pregnancy information for people with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) are given. Topics include: will your baby be healthy, what to do if you are already pregnant, how to keep you and your baby healthy during pregnancy, your health care team, healthy blood glucose targets when planning pregnancy, how to get ready for pregnancy, and what to do if you do not want to have a baby right now. Possible risks to you and the baby are listed. Information on what to expect during pregnancy is listed. Informat…
Processus à suivre pour dépister le diabète pendant la grossesse. Raisons pour lesquelles le dépistage est important, ce à quoi s’attendre après avoir obtenu un résultat normal au test de dépistage précoce, pourquoi l’épreuve de charge en glucose et l’épreuve d’hyperglycémie provoquée par voie orale sont très importantes, et ce qu’il faut faire si vous n’avez pas passé de test de dépistage au début de votre grossesse. Comment se préparer à l’épreuve d’hyperglycémie provoquée par voie orale avec…
Processus à suivre pour dépister le diabète après la grossesse. Les sujets sont les suivants : besoin ou non de passer un test de dépistage, meilleur moment pour le dépistage, pourquoi le dépistage est utile, ce qu’il faut faire si vous ne voulez pas passer un test de dépistage, tests administrés et raisons pour lesquelles l’épreuve d’hyperglycémie provoquée par voie orale et l’analyse de la glycémie à jeun sont très importantes, façon dont les dispositions liées à ces deux épreuves sont prises…
Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.
Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, high sugar foods to avoid, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein sample menu are i…
Informations sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète (de type 1 ou 2). Réponses apportées aux questions suivantes : Le bébé sera-t-il en bonne santé? Que devez-vous faire si vous êtes déjà enceinte? Que devez-vous faire pour que vous et votre bébé ayez une bonne santé pendant la grossesse? Informations données sur les aspects suivants : équipe de soins de santé, cible glycémique lors de la planification d’une grossesse, comment se préparer à une grossesse et que faire si vous n…
This pamphlet lists food and transportation supports in Yarmouth. Services are listed in the following categories: I need groceries; I need a meal; I need help with buying food; and I need help with getting around. Contact information and a brief description of each service is included.
This handout provides a 7 day meal plan for persons managing their own Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). This diet is also appropriate for someone with diabetes.