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Lithium [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet describes the medicine how it works, how to take it, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour

SSRIs [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet describes the medicine how it works, how to take it, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Caring for a Wound Treated with Skin Glue (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin glue, also called liquid stitches or suture glue, is a special medical glue used to close wounds or cuts after a procedure or surgery. It can be used on its own, or with stitches (sutures), staples, or white skin tapes (steri-strips). (English) Colour

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Opioids for Pain After Surgery: Your Questions Answered [English] Permalink Public

5 Questions to ask about opioids (narcotics) prescribed after your surgery. (English)

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https://www.ismp-canada.org/download/OpioidSteward...

Diabetes Canada: Glycemic Index Food Guide [English] Permalink Public

The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that ranks a carbohydrate-containing food or drink by how much it raises blood sugar levels after it is eaten or drank. Foods with a high GI increase blood sugar higher and faster than foods with a low GI. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Just the Basics Tips for Healthy Eating [English] Permalink Public

This resource provides basic information for healthy eating when newly diagnosed with diabetes, prior to meeting with a Registered Dietitian. The tool includes a portion guide and meal plans. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Sugars and Sweeteners [English] Permalink Public

This resource explains the difference between sugars and sweeteners, and provides a list of available sweeteners in Canada. Compliant with the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Getting Started with Insulin [English] Permalink Public

This resource provides information about insulin and how to begin taking insulin to manage blood sugar. It also includes information about diabetes and driving. Compliant with the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Foot Care - A Step Toward Good Health [English] Permalink Public

This resource provides basic information about how diabetes affects feet and what can be done to keep feet healthy. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Step by Step Guide for Living Kidney Donors [English] Permalink Public

There are many reasons why a transplant from a living donor may be the best option for a patient. Transplant outcomes are generally better with kidneys from living donors than for kidneys from deceased donors. With careful planning, a patient can avoid the need for dialysis and go straight to transplant from a living donor. (English)

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http://www.transplant.bc.ca/Documents/Statistics/2...

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