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Insulin-to-Carb Ratios

| PRINT CODE PL-0701

PL-0701: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. An insulin-to-carb ratio (ICR) tells you how much rapid acting insulin you need to “cover” a certain amount of carb. Using an ICR allows you to dose the amount of rapid acting insulin based on the amount of carb you eat or drink at each meal and sometimes with snacks. This pamphlet explains how to test and adjust your ICR. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Ketones

PL-0336: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what ketones are, as well as when and how to check for them if you or your child has diabetes. Recommendations on when to go to the nearest Emergency Department are given.

Le diabète et les yeux

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1784

Le présent dépliant décrit les troubles liés au diabète et aux yeux. La rétinopathie diabétique et l'œdème maculaire diabétique sont expliqués et leur traitement et la façon de les gérer.

Metformin

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0080

Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

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