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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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My Going Home Checklist (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist is a resource for patients admitted to the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at RCH and perhaps region wide. (English) Colour

Eye Infection and Your Newborn Baby [English] Permalink Public

Most of the time, puffy or red eyes in your baby are caused by a blocked tear duct or infection by viruses or bacteria. Some eye infections may be serious and need special medication. This handout from Perinatal Services BC describes what to watch for. (English)

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http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Guidel...

Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour

Toilet Learning [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Child Development Series. There is no set age for learning to use the toilet. Start when your child shows you they are ready. Make toilet learning a positive experience. Your child will learn a new skill and feel a sense of accomplishment. Number #92d (English)

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