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Patient Education Resources

1,403 Patient Education Resources

Depo-Provera

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WP85-0112

Depo-Provera is an injectable (given by needle) form of hormones used to prevent pregnancy. This pamphlet explains how Depo-Provera works, how well it works, how to get it, when it starts working, pros and cons, who should not take it, and things to remember when taking it. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Depo-Provera [French]

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2016

Le dépliant explique comment Depo-Provera travaille, quelle est son efficacité, comment se le procurer, quand il commence à agir, quels sont les avantages et les désavantages de prendre Depo-Provera, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Deuxième nuit du bébé

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1965

La présente ressource explique les défis auxquels vous pourriez faire face 24 heures après la naissance de votre bébé. Des moyens d’apaiser votre bébé vous sont présentés. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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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