People with diabetes should receive advice from a registered dietitian. Use these meal planning tips and recommendations until you see a registered dietitian.
Low glycemic index (GI) foods help with blood sugar control and weight management. Use this GI chart to learn which foods are low, medium or high GI.
A link to CNIB's website that provides information about diabetic retinopathy
Complete this tool to help assess your patient's physical ability and level of motivation to start and/or progress through a physical activity program.
Use this calculator to determine how frequently your patient should be checking their blood glucose, with some suggested patterns for monitoring.
A tool for determining A1C target recommendations for type 1 and type 2 patients
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) recommendation tool for Health-Care Providers
A guide for health-care providers on the management of Canadians living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who intend to fast during Ramadan.
The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that ranks a carbohydrate-containing food or drink by how much it raises blood sugar levels after it is eaten or drank. Foods with a high GI increase blood sugar higher and faster than foods with a low GI.
A foot screening worksheet provided by Wounds Canada
Use this form with all members of your diabetes team so that everyone is on the same page
