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Type 2 diabetes: the basics

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/type_2_diabetes_the_basics.pdf
2018-09-27
Information sheet about type 2 diabetes from Diabetes Canada .
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes • Being 40 years of age or older; • Having a close relative (parent or sibling) who has type 2 diabetes; • Being a member of a high-risk population, such as those of African, Arab, Asian, Hispanic,...

Staying healthy with diabetes

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/staying_healthy_with_diabetes.pdf
2018-09-27
Information sheet about staying healthy with diabetes from  Diabetes Canada .
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are serious conditions, and can lead to the same complications. But you can do many things to stay well. Talk to your doctor about all of the following points.They are important for basic diabetes care. Your doctor...

Postpartum Mood Disorders

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/postpartum_mood_disorders.pdf
2018-08-16
This brochure provides information about postpartum mood disorders, what you can do and how to get help.
If you feel like hurting yourself or your baby, or are thinking about suicide, get help right away. Call 911 Go to the nearest hospital emergency room. 17HPE52-47370 Women’s Wellness Program Postpartum Mood Disorders You can get help from...

Infant Formula: What You Need to Know

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/infant_formula_what_you_need_to_know.pdf
2018-08-08
This booklet will help parents, families, caregivers, and childcare providers prepare, feed and store formula safely. It also includes information about the risks and costs of formula feeding to help families make an informed decision. The information is meant for healthy, term babies.
Infant Formula: What You Need To Know Adapted with permission from the BFI Strategy for Ontario. 18HPE41-48369 Baby-Friendly Initiative Strategy O n t a r i o Adapted with permission from the BFI Strategy for Ontario. This booklet will...

Type 1 diabetes: the basics

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/type_1_diabetes_the_basics.pdf
2018-07-03
Information sheet about type 1 diabetes from Diabetes Canada .
Type 1 diabetes: the basics What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas does not produce any insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body to control the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood. Without insulin...

Protecting Your Newborn Baby from Pertussis - Information Sheet

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/info_for_parents_2018.pdf
2018-06-06
Information on pertussis and how to protect your baby from it.  
PROTECTING YOUR NEWBORN BABY FROM PERTUSSIS Information for Parents Revised May 2018 What is Pertussis? Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the lungs and upper airway that is caused by a...

Diabetes and your feet

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/diabetes_and_your_feet.pdf
2018-05-31
Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes and can lead to serious complications. This fact sheet provides basic information about how diabetes affects your feet and what you can do to keep your feet healthy.
Diabetes and your feet Diabetes can cause nerve damage (also known as diabetes peripheral neuropathy) and poor blood flow or circulation to the legs and feet (also known as peripheral arterial disease). As a result, people with diabetes are less...

Prediabetes

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/prediabetes.pdf
2018-05-31
This information sheet provides information about prediabetes and risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes • Being 40 years of age or older; • Having a close relative (parent or sibling) who has type 2 diabetes; • Being a member of a high-risk population, such as those of Aboriginal, Latin American, Asian, South...

Gestational Diabetes

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/gestational_diabetes.pdf
2018-05-31
This information sheet is about Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and the risk factors.
Gestational diabetes What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? GDM is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Your body cannot produce enough insulin to handle the effects of a growing baby and changing hormone levels. Insulin helps your...

Prince County Hospital: Volunteer Services Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/pch_volunteer_services_frequently_asked_questions_0.pdf
2018-05-10
Applicants may have several questions before beginning the application process to become a volunteer at Prince County Hospital. This document provides answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questions: Applicants may have several questions even before they start the volunteer application process….. Once I apply, how long do I have to wait? We receive many applications. Only those selected for an interview will be...

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