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… Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview … of candy have no fat, but they have a lot of sugar. Here are some things to look for: Serving size. Ask yourself: Is … more or less. Total carbohydrate. The grams of sugar listed are included in the "Total Carbohydrate." If you count …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting … the skin in your groin or under your breasts. Moist areas increase the risk of infection. Take care when you bathe. Use warm water. Avoid hot water, which …
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… Improving Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain On this page: Overview Related … pain worse. Getting a good night's sleep may help. Here are some things to try. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and … and do something quiet (read or listen to music) until you are sleepy again. Complex Regional Pain …
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… Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease On this page: Overview Overview Use … information to come up with an activity plan. How active are you? Describe what you do to stretch, strengthen, and … balance problems, or pain Hurting yourself Feeling tired or depressed Trouble with daily tasks Problems with money, …
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… Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD On this page: Fran's Story Fran's Story "I was so scared when the doctor told me I had emphysema. I was afraid … how we develop our content . … Fran's Story "I was so scared when the doctor told me I had emphysema. I was afraid …
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… 7 Reasons You May Need a COVID-19 Viral Test On this page: Overview … Even if you're up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, there are times when you may need to get a test. If you have … or visit your provincial health authority website. Here are some reasons you may be advised to get tested: You have …
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… What to Expect When You Have an Extremely Premature Infant On this page: Topic … Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born … more than 6 out of 10 did not have these problems. For a tool that can help estimate the outcome for babies born at …
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… Healthy Eating: Making Healthy Choices When You Shop Actionset Overview Healthy eating starts with smart … snacks you want. Think about how much time you have to prepare your meals, and then choose recipes that fit that time … you will need to buy at the store. Don't shop when you are hungry. Eat a snack or a meal before you shop. This way …
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… Getting Support When You Have Low Back Pain On this page: Overview Overview When … Support groups—where you meet or talk to people who are dealing with the same issues you are—can be a great source of comfort and advice. Some …
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… Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Actionset Overview Even people who are very determined to keep up their healthy habits can lose … Young children can demand so much of your time that you barely have time to breathe, let alone be physically active. …