Patient Education Resources

Sample Meal Plan for Kidney Disease

This pamphlet gives a 14-day meal plan for people with kidney disease.

Severe Hypoglycemia

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.

Severe Hypoglycemia [Arabic]

PL-1257-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.

Signs of Dehydration

Dehydration means that your body does not have enough fluid. Causes and signs of dehydration are noted. Ways to stay hydrated are given. A list of symptoms that require emergency care right away are listed.

Snacks

PL-0813: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet gives low-carb snack and drink ideas to help lower spikes in blood glucose after eating.

Soft, Easy to Chew, High Energy, High Protein Nutrition Guidelines

This guide will help you choose foods with more energy and protein that are soft and easy to chew. The guide includes tips to help you eat better, tips if you have a sore mouth or throat, tips to help food taste better, and tips if you have trouble eating. It also gives information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements.

Special Occasions

PL-0195: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has tips on how to enjoy special occasions while keeping blood glucose in your target range.

Swallowing

This pamphlet explains how a normal swallow works, causes of swallowing problems, what swallowing problems can lead to, signs, diagnosis, and what happens if a swallowing problem is severe. Alternative ways to get nutrition, fluids, and medications are described.

The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults.

Tips for High-fibre Eating

This pamphlet gives information on the 2 types of fibre found in foods, soluble and insoluble, as well as tips on how to increase your fibre intake. This pamphlet is also available in French.