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Pediatric Psychology Services
2017-08-22
Psychological services can be an important part of the overall care for children and their families. If you have concerns regarding your toddler, preschool or kindergarten aged child’s development, or if your child is experiencing behavioural or complex health issues, Pediatric Psychology Services...
Early Childhood Literacy: Born to Read and Little Ones Read
2017-06-20
Born to Read, and, Little Ones Read, are early childhood literacy programs that promote the joy of reading to babies and toddlers., How do parents get the free books?, Parents of newborns on Prince Edward Island are given a free Born to Read bag during your regular wellness visit with Public Health...
Tips for traveling with diabetes
2017-02-24
If you have diabetes, traveling requires extra planning. Changes in meals, activity levels, and time zones can affect your blood glucose (sugar) levels., What can I do to plan ahead for a long journey or if I’m traveling by airplane?, Your diabetes shouldn’t stop you from traveling anywhere in the...
Diabetes and dental care
2017-02-24
Dental health is important, especially if you have diabetes. Poorly managed blood glucose (sugar) levels can lead to severe toothaches or other dental problems., What are the signs of dental problems with diabetes?, Some signs of dental problems include:, Tooth decay (cavities), – Your mouth...
Diabetes and keeping your heart and blood vessels healthy
2017-02-24
Heart and blood vessel problems can occur if you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels., What do my heart and blood vessels do?, Your heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your body. Your heart pumps blood carrying oxygen to large...
Diabetes and keeping your nerves healthy
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-pei/diabetes-and-keeping-your-nerves-healthy
2017-02-24
Nerve damage is a long-term complication of diabetes. If you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels over an extended period of time it can cause diabetic neuropathy (damage your nerves)., What is neuropathy?, There are two types of neuropathy:, Peripheral, – affects the feeling in the arms, hands,...
Diabetes and kidney disease
2017-02-24
What are the kidneys?, The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are connected to the bladder. They are located below the ribs near the back., What do the kidneys do?, The kidneys have many different jobs, but one of the most important is to filter the blood, removing waste through the urine and...
Advance Care Planning Word List
2017-01-10
By learning more about common end-of-life terms and treatments, you can develop an Advance Care Plan that truly reflects your wishes. You may also want to include some of these terms in your Advance Care Plan: , Advance Care Plan, A verbal or written summary of wishes or instructions about the...