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97 Patient Education Resources

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.

My Diabetes Record

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WK85-1037

This pamphlet lists target health measurements related to diabetes and gives space for you to write down your own measurements. It also lists things you can do to help manage your diabetes.

Parenting While Coping with Change

PL-1286: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, caregivers often put their children’s needs first. This pamphlet has tips on how to take care of your child and yourself as you cope with the change that comes with new diabetes diagnosis.

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