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Patient Education Resources

76 Patient Education Resources

Dépistage du diabète après la grossesse

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2339

Processus à suivre pour dépister le diabète après la grossesse. Comment se préparer à l’épreuve d’hyperglycémie provoquée par voie orale avec 75 g de glucose. Informations sur ce à quoi vous attendre si vous êtes diabétique (y compris sur la prévention ou la gestion du diabète) ainsi qu’après un résultat normal. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.

Diabetes and Driving

PL-0428: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains why managing your diabetes with regular glucose checks is important as a young driver. Safe driving guidelines are outlined.

Diabetes and Driving [Arabic]

Pl-0428-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains why managing your diabetes with regular glucose checks is important as a young driver. Safe driving guidelines are outlined.

Diabetes and the Eye

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WW85-0459

The pamphlet describes disorders related to diabetes and the eyes, their treatment, and how to control them. Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema are explained. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WK85-1904

A foot ulcer is an open sore that happens below the ankle. This pamphlet explains who is at risk for a diabetic foot ulcer, and how to know if you have diabetic neuropathy (a type of nerve damage that can happen if you have diabetes) or a diabetic foot ulcer. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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