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Diabetes: What do the Numbers Mean? [English] Permalink Public

Information on determining whether your blood glucose levels should be classified as diabetes or prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. (English) Colour

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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) [English] Permalink Public

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose is less than 4.0 mmol/L. This 2 page teaching tool is for people with diabetes who take insulin or some types of diabetes pills which puts them at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) (English) Colour

Sick Day Management for Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin Guidelines [English] Permalink Public

A bad cold, the flu or a serious illness can make your blood glucose too high. If you are unable to eat your usual foods your blood glucose may go too low. Follow these guidelines to help you stay out of hospital. (English) Colour

Sick Day Management for Type 2 Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A bad cold, the flu or a serious injury can make your blood glucose too high. People not usually taking insulin may need to take insulin when they are sick. On the other hand when you take diabetes medication (pills and/or insulin) and cannot eat your usual foods, your blood glucose may go too low. Follow these guidelines to help you stay out of hospital. (English) Colour

Insulin Injection Using One Type of Insulin [English] Permalink Public

Information and instructions on the preparation and storage of insulin when injecting one type of insulin. (English) Colour

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English (262248)

Insulin Injection Using Two Types of Insulin [English] Permalink Public

Information and instructions on the preparation and storage of insulin when injecting two types of insulin. (English) Colour

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Driving and Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

Diabetes is a progressive condition that can affect a person's ability to drive safely. As well, the long term complications of diabetes may result in vision changes, heart disease, nervous system disease, and others, all of which can affect driving fitness. (English) Colour

Suggestions to Help You Manage Your Health [English] Permalink Public

A worksheet to help you manage nutrition, physical activity, medication, and other areas of health. (English) Colour

Out of Harm's Way [English] Permalink Public

Fraser Health views addiction as a public health problem that needs a public health response. This introduction to Fraser Health's Mental Health and Addictions services details the benefits of promoting health and wellness and harm reduction. (English) Colour

Anxiety Disorders [English] Permalink Public

Anxiety is the most common form of mental disorder and can take many forms. Major types of anxiety disorders include phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. This fact sheet includes detailed disorder information, as well as tips for speaking with your doctor and a relaxation technique. (English)

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