PL-1242: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has answers to common questions asked by children, youth, and families with diabetes. Topics include how to handle changing appetites, managing food at school, skipping snacks, and more.
Gastroparesis means stomach paralysis. This means the stomach is slow to empty. The guidelines in this pamphlet may help you to lower your symptoms and keep up good nutrition. A list of suggested food choices and foods to avoid is provided.
Iron helps your blood carry oxygen through your body. During pregnancy, you need more iron. This pamphlet explains how much iron you need each day, how you can make sure you get enough iron, and how you will know if you are getting enough iron.
Giving formula through a feeding tube will help keep you nourished until you are able to eat again by mouth. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your nasogastric tube. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Une saine alimentation peut aider à réduire votre risque de maladie du cœur en améliorant vos taux de cholestérol et en vous aidant à abaisser votre tension artérielle, à gérer votre poids corporel et à contrôler le taux de glucose (sucre) dans votre sang. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.
PL-0377: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has tips about how to manage blood glucose targets after trick or treating. The amount of carbs in select treats are included as well as other ways to celebrate the holiday. Health snack ideas and recipes are included.
This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what you can do to eat heart healthy, including tips to help limit sodium (salt), sugar, and fat, and eat more fibre, fruits, and vegetables. Information on how to read a food label is given. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.
Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by controlling your weight, lowering your cholesterol, and preventing or controlling high blood pressure. This pamphlet gives suggestions for ways to eat healthier.