Patient Education Resources

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

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.

Diabetes Centres - Digby Diabetes Centre, Shelburne Diabetes Centre, Yarmouth Regional Hospital

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes (type 1 or 2) or gestational (during pregnancy) diabetes, a diabetes centre can help you. This pamphlet answers common questions about the diabetes centres in some Western Zone locations.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

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.

Diet Pills

Diet pills are medications to help you lose weight or lower your appetite. This pamphlet explains why people take diet pills, how diet pills are related to eating disorders, and what will happen if you stop taking diet pills.

Digoxin

Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) - The Jordan Boyd Inherited Heart Disease Clinic

In dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), the heart muscle becomes weak. This pamphlet gives the causes of DCM, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Further resources also given.

Directives – Après une chirurgie générale

Ce dépliant donne des directives à suivre après avoir subi une chirurgie générale. This pamphlet is also available in English and Arabic.

Discharge Instructions After Your Nerve Block

This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 24 hours (1 day) after your nerve block, including strength, sensation (feeling), and movement.