Individualizing your Patient’s A1C Target
A tool for determining A1C target recommendations for type 1 and type 2 patients
Alcohol
For those on insulin or some diabetes medications, drinking alcohol can increase your risk of having low blood sugar. To reduce this risk, take the following steps.
Basic carbohydrate counting
Carbohydrate counting is a flexible way to plan your meals. It focuses on foods that contain carbohydrate as these raise your blood sugar the most. Follow these steps to count carbohydrates and help manage your blood sugar levels. Your registered dietitian will guide you along the way.
Lows and highs: blood glucose levels
A quick guide to better understand the high and lows of blood glucose and their impacts
Managing your blood sugar fact sheet
A fact sheet so you can learn about different meters, how to test your blood sugar levels, how to identify your target, and how to manage your blood sugar when sick.
2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines Quick Reference Guide
The Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines are intended to guide practice; inform general patterns of care; enhance diabetes prevention efforts in Canada; and reduce the burden of diabetes complications.
Children and type 1 diabetes
When a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the role of a caregiver becomes more important than ever. Family life and daily routines may seem more complicated in the beginning.
Smoking and diabetes fact sheet
Smoking is bad for everyone. It increases your risk for lung cancer, heart attack and stroke.