Metformin
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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Hypoglycemia [Arabic]
Pl-0357-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.
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Getting Ready to Start Your Insulin Pump
This pamphlet will help you get ready to start using your new insulin pump. Topics include what to do before your appointment, on your appointment day, and for 2 weeks after starting your insulin pump. There is room to write down your pump settings. This pamphlet is also available in Arabic and French.
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COVID-19 and Flu Testing
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In October 2024 Nova Scotia Health’s testing strategy for acute viral respiratory infections changed to ensure people who are at highest risk of severe illness and hospitalization have access...
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January 9, 2025
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Préparation pour l’utilisation de votre pompe à insuline
Ce dépliant vous aidera à vous préparer à utiliser votre nouvelle pompe à insuline. Il traite notamment des mesures à prendre avant votre rendez-vous, le jour de votre rendez-vous et pendant les deux semaines suivant la mise en marche de votre pompe à insuline. Vous y trouverez également un espace où noter les réglages de votre pompe. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.
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I have tested positive for COVID-19
www.nshealth.ca/covid-19/i-have-tested-positive-covid-19
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If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home while you have symptoms.
For the 7 days from when symptoms began or from the date of the positive test...
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August 19, 2025
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October 18, 2023
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