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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

Type 2 Diabetes - It's a Management Job [English] Permalink Public

A handout with tips for managing the effects of type 2 diabetes, as well as resources for more information. (English) Colour

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Diabetes What to do for my health [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on diabetes including managing your symptoms, learn how to take care of yourself, and resources available. (English) Colour

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Diabetes Canada: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) [English] Permalink Public

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a long-term complication of diabetes. Exposure to high blood glucose levels over an extended period of time causes damage to the peripheral nerves – the nerves that go to the arms, hands, legs, and feet. (English)

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

A Guide for Families: Diabetes Care for Children and Teens with Type 1 Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A family teaching guide for children and teens diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and their parents/guardians. (English)

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http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-s...

Caring For Your Feet [English] Permalink Public

People with diabetes are at increased risk for foot problems. High blood glucose can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. Following this list of things to do and not to do will help manage your foot care. (English) Colour

Diabetes Canada: Alcohol and Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet about the health risks of consuming alcohol for people who have diabetes. (English)

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

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

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

Diabetes Instructions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Diabetes instruction sheet covering your target blood glucose,eating, testing your blood glucose, diabetes medication, and physician follow-up. (English) Colour