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Health-Care Provider Tools
Health-Care Provider Tools
All tools and resources are currently being reviewed and will be updated to ensure alignment with the most recent and published guideline chapters and position statements.
Definition, Classification and Diagnosis
Definition, Classification and Diagnosis of Diabetes, Prediabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Etiologic Classification of Diabetes Mellitus
- Screening & DiagnosisQuick Reference
- Screening and Diagnosis Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes
Screening for Diabetes in Adults
Management
Organization of Diabetes Care
- Organizing Diabetes Care for Primary Care Providers with the 5 Rs
- Sample Diabetes Patient Care Flow Sheet for Adults
- The 5 Rs
- My Diabetes Care: Not just about blood sugarsPDF⇩
Self-Management Education and Support
- 3 Quick Questions to Ask Patients To Meet Their GoalsQuick Reference
- Five Elements that Promote Self-Management
- Individualized Goal SettingQuick Reference
- Self Management Education: Medication Sheets
Targets for Glycemic Control
- Individualizing your Patient’s A1C TargetInteractive
- Glycated Hemoglobin Conversion Chart
- Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) Recommendation Tool for Healthcare ProvidersInteractive
- Targets for Glycemic ControlQuick Reference
Monitoring Glycemic Control
- Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) Recommendation Tool for Healthcare ProvidersInteractive
- Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Recommendation Tool
- Ramadan and Diabetes
- Glycemic Management of Type 1 Diabetes (New)
- Safety Tips for Automated Insulin Delivery (New)
Nutrition
Physical Activity and Diabetes
- Physical Activity and Exercise (Coming Soon)
- Physical Activity Interactive Decision ToolInteractive
Glycemic Management in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
- Insulin Prescription Tool
- Keeping Patients Safe Who Are At Risk Of HypoglycemiaQuick Reference
- Insulin Pen Start Checklist
- Types of Insulin
- Ramadan and Diabetes
Pharmacologic Glycemic Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults
- Blood Glucose-Lowering Therapies (Type 2 Diabetes)Quick Reference
- Examples of Insulin Initiation and Titration Regimens in People with Type 2 Diabetes
- Insulin Guide: What you need to knowVideo
- Insulin Prescription Tool
- Renal Dosing Chart
- Keeping Patients Safe When They Are At Risk of Dehydration (Vomiting/Diarrhea)Quick Reference
- Keeping Patients Safe Who Are At Risk Of HypoglycemiaQuick Reference
- Pharmacotherapy for Type 2 DiabetesInteractive
- Insulin Pen Start Checklist
- Sick Day Medication List
- Therapeutic Considerations for Renal Impairment
- Types of Insulin
- Which Vascular Protection Medication Are Indicated for My PatientQuick Reference
- Ramadan and Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
- Educate patients to Drive Safe with DiabetesQuick Reference
- Examples of Insulin Initiation and Titration Regimens in People with Type 2 Diabetes
- Keeping Patients Safe Who Are At Risk Of HypoglycemiaQuick Reference
- Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) Recommendation Tool for Healthcare ProvidersInteractive
- Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Recommendation ToolInteractive
In-hospital Management of Diabetes
- In-Hospital Management of Diabetes: Clinical order sets
- Keeping Patients Safe When They Are At Risk of Dehydration (Vomiting/Diarrhea)Quick Reference
Diabetes and Mental Health
- The Diabetes Distress ScalePDF⇩
- Using the Diabetes Distress ScalePDF⇩
- Steps to Stress ManagementPDF⇩
- "ABATE" the Stress: Understanding the Stress ResponsePDF⇩
Diabetes and Driving
- Educate patients to Drive Safe with DiabetesQuick Reference
- Sample Diabetes and Driving Assessment Form
Immunization and Diabetes
Macrovascular Complications
Cardiovascular Protection in People with Diabetes
- ABCDESSS of Diabetes CareQuick Reference
- Blood Glucose-Lowering Therapies (Type 2 Diabetes)Quick Reference
- Individualizing your Patient’s A1C TargetInteractive
- Pharmacotherapy for Type 2 DiabetesInteractive
- Reducing Vascular RiskInteractive
- Targets for Glycemic ControlQuick Reference
- Renal Dosing Chart
- Which Vascular Protection Medication Are Indicated for My PatientQuick Reference
- Prescription for Cardiovascular Protection with DiabetesPDF⇩
Dyslipidemia
Treatment for Hypertension
- ABCDESSS of Diabetes Care – Quick Reference GuideQuick Reference
- Reducing Vascular RiskInteractive
- Sick Day Medication List
- Which Vascular Protection Medication Are Indicated for My PatientQuick Reference
Treatment of Diabetes in People with Heart Failure
Microvascular Complications
Chronic Kidney Disease in Diabetes
Neuropathy
- Diabetes and Foot Care: A Checklist
- Diabetes, Healthy feet and your patients
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Essentials of Management
- Rapid Screening for Diabetic Neuropathy Using the 10 g Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament
- Rapid Screening for Diabetic Neuropathy Using the 128 Hz Vibration Tuning Fork (the “On-Off” Method)
- Monofilament Testing in the Diabetic Foot
Foot Care
- Diabetes and Foot Care: A Checklist
- Diabetes, Healthy feet and your patientsPDF⇩
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Essentials of Management
- Rapid Screening for Diabetic Neuropathy Using the 10 g Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament
- Rapid Screening for Diabetic Neuropathy Using the 128 Hz Vibration Tuning Fork (the “On-Off” Method)
- Monofilament Testing in the Diabetic Foot
- Inlow’s 60-second Diabetic Foot Screen (Wounds Canada)
Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
- "ABATE" the Stress: Understanding the Stress ResponsePDF⇩
- Individualizing your Patient’s A1C TargetInteractive
- Insulin Pen Start Checklist
- Insulin Prescription Tool
- Keeping Patients Safe Who Are At Risk Of HypoglycemiaQuick Reference
- Prevention of DKA in children and youth (Coming Soon)
- Screening & DiagnosisQuick Reference
- Screening and Diagnosis Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes
- Steps to Stress ManagementPDF⇩
- The 5 Rs
- Types of Insulin
Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Diabetes in Special Populations
Diabetes in Older People
- Individualizing your Patient’s A1C TargetInteractive
- Keeping Patients Safe When They Are At Risk of Dehydration (Vomiting/Diarrhea)Quick Reference
- Keeping Patients Safe Who Are At Risk Of HypoglycemiaQuick Reference
- Sick Day Medication List
- Targets for Glycemic ControlQuick Reference
Type 2 Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples
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