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When Taking SGLT2 Inhibitors and Insulin: Prevent and Manage Diabetic Ketoacidosis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When you are taking a SGLT2 Inhibitor and insulin, there is a greater chance of you getting diabetic ketoacidosis. This sheet explains what it is, what you can do, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Diabetes and Pregnancy (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Burnaby Hospital. (English) Colour

Healthy Living After Gestational Diabetes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Now that you have delivered your baby, we encourage you to continue making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Doing so reduces your chances of having higher blood sugars or getting diabetes in the future. (English) Colour

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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

LearnDiabetes [English] Permalink Public

A set of online modules developed by BC Children's Hospital for families of youth and children living with type 1 diabetes. The modules provide easy-to-understand, interactive education. It can be started at any time during a family's diabetes journey. (English)

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https://learndiabetes.ca/modules

Blood Glucose Testing - Two Tests a Day at Alternating Times (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When in hospital, and following discharge, patients are instructed to self-monitor their blood glucose at home. They are instructed to test their blood glucose two or more times daily, before meals and before bed. This resource addresses needs of patients in the hospital, and can be used by both patients and nurses. Who else would benefit from this resource? Patients in the out-patient programs,especially patients with type 2 diabetes who are new to insulin (They are instructed to test their blood glucose twice daily, before meals and before bed.) (English) Colour

Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour

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Healthy Living After Gestational Diabetes (Fraser Health) [Vietnamese] Permalink Public

Now that you have delivered your baby, we encourage you to continue making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Doing so reduces your chances of having higher blood sugars or getting diabetes in the future. (Vietnamese) Colour

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Healthy Living After Gestational Diabetes (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Now that you have delivered your baby, we encourage you to continue making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Doing so reduces your chances of having higher blood sugars or getting diabetes in the future. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Healthy Living After Gestational Diabetes (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

Now that you have delivered your baby, we encourage you to continue making healthy eating and lifestyle choices. Doing so reduces your chances of having higher blood sugars or getting diabetes in the future. (Arabic) Colour

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English (265666), Arabic (265909), Chinese - Simplified (265908), Punjabi (265910), Vietnamese (265907)