Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. Il est important de profiter des gourmandises qui accompagnent les festivités. Il peut être utile d'en consommer de petites quantités en même temps que d'autres repas et collations. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The use of natural health products during chemotherapy, cellular therapy (including bone marrow transplantation), or surgery is not recommended. This pamphlet defines natural health products and outlines Nova Scotia Health's guidelines on the use of natural health products during chemotherapy.
This pamphlet gives information about parenteral nutrition while you are in the hospital. Topics include what parenteral nutrition is, why you may need it, how and when it is given, benefits, risks, and more.
A PEG button is a type of feeding tube that takes the place of your PEG tube. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for a PEG button.
Prehab (prehabilitation) is what you do to get ready for surgery. This includes healthy eating. This pamphlet explains what healthy eating before surgery is and how it can help. Topics include protein, iron, and omega-3 fats.
PL-0701-FR: Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. Utilisez un ratio insuline/glucides (RIG) pour doser la quantité d'insuline à action rapide que vous prenez avec les repas et les collations. Cela vous donne plus de flexibilité pour manger selon votre appétit.
This pamphlet explains the symptoms of GERD, what you can do to help or prevent GERD, what foods can trigger reflux or make it worse, how your primary health care provider can help, and why it is important to control your symptoms.
This pamphlet lists signs that you may have a swallowing problem. It includes Safe Swallow Guidelines everyone should follow, tips for support persons, and oral care tips, as well as symptoms that need medical attention.
This pamphlet gives a 14-day meal plan for people with kidney disease.
PL-1257: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet lists symptoms of severe (very bad) hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose. Information on what to do if you have severe hypoglycemia and how to give a glucagon injection is included.