For many people with swallowing problems, it can be safer to drink thick liquids. This pamphlet lists the thickness level that is right for you. It also includes examples of commercial thickening products and drinks, and explains how to use a commercial thickener. Other thickening ideas and tips, and information on how much liquid you need each day is included.
PL-0357: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. Hypoglycemia means low blood glucose (BG). This pamphlet explains what hypoglycemia is, how to treat it, and more.
Pl-0357-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.
PL-0357-FR [En français]: Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.
PL-1257-FR: Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.
This pamphlet gives information about the most important nutrients that can affect your kidneys, as well as recipes to help people with chronic kidney disease manage their health.
You may need a low fat eating plan if you have trouble digesting fat. This guide can help you make low fat food choices. Tips for foods to avoid, reading food labels, cooking methods, and serving sizes are included.
Fibre is the part of a plant that your body cannot digest. By choosing a low fibre eating plan, you will have smaller and fewer bowel movements (poops). This pamphlet includes lists of "Best choices" and "Foods to avoid".
Eating less fibre and lactose may help with gas, cramping, and diarrhea (loose, watery poop). This pamphlet explains what fibre and lactose are and provides lists of best choices and foods to avoid.
Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk. Some people have trouble digesting lactose. This is called "lactose intolerance". This pamphlet outlines how to eat less lactose and tips to help your body better tolerate milk products.