Remember:
1. Check your blood sugars at least every four hours the day before and
the day of your colonoscopy.
2. Substitute solids with clear fluids, aiming for 15 grams of sugar or
carbohydrates every hour (see examples below).
3. Treat any...
Remember:
1. Check your blood sugars at least every four hours the evening
before and the day of your procedure.
2. Treat any reading below 4mmol/L. See examples below of
options to treat a low blood sugar reading (choose one).
Examples of clear...
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ARE THERE RISKS WITH
COLONOSCOPY?
Some people may experience:
• Reaction to the medication including
rash, fever, nausea, vomiting, bloating
or breathing problems.
• Redness and...
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Gastroscopy Preparation Instructions Health PEI 2024
Gastroscopy Preparation
Call the doctor’s office if you are taking any of the following medications:
● Iron tablets
● Blood-thinning (anticoagulant) herbs or medicines...
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Sigmoidoscopy with or without Sedation Health PEI 2024
Sigmoidoscopy Preparation
Call the doctor’s office if you are taking any of the following medications:
● Iron tablets
● Blood-thinning (anticoagulant) herbs or...
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PICO-SALAX Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy Preparation
Ten (10) days before colonoscopy and gastroscopy: Some medications may be adjusted...
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Extended CoLyte Colonoscopy Preparation
Ten (10) days before colonoscopy: Some medications may be adjusted or discontinued for a
short time (4-7 days) before the colonoscopy.
Call...
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CoLyte Standard 7 days Health PEI 2024
Standard CoLyte Colonoscopy Preparation
Seven (7) days before colonoscopy:
Call the doctor’s office if you are taking any of the following...
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PICO-SALAX Colonoscopy Preparation
Ten (10) days before colonoscopy: Some medications may be adjusted or discontinued for a
short time (4-7 days)...
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ARE THERE RISKS WITH
GASTROSCOPY?
Some people may experience:
• Reaction to the medication including
rash, fever, nausea, vomiting, bloating
or breathing problems.
• Redness and...