QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn 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.
Cette brochure propose quelques recettes à base de légumineuses, ainsi que des conseils pour réduire les gaz (flatulences) causés par la consommation de légumineuses. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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.
Certaines personnes ont des problèmes de déglutition (difficulté à avaler). Ce dépliant fournit une liste de signes qui peuvent indiquer des problèmes de déglutition. Des conseils de sécurité pour éviter l'aspiration (nourriture ou liquide entrant dans les poumons) et l'étouffement y sont proposés. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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.