Understanding, Controlling and Preventing Diabetes CTV recently aired a segment on diabetes on Canadian Health and Family featuring Dr. Bernard Zinman of Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital. You can watch this segment, "Understanding, Controlling and Preventing Diabetes", on the Canadian Health and Family Web site. |
If you want to live a life without limits, even with diabetes, you will need to know a lot about diabetes and a lot about yourself. The foundation of basic diabetes management and care has not changed much in recent years, yet we learn more about diabetes every day. You can get information about diabetes and diabetes management from many sources. We offer care information for your convenience and to help improve your quality of life with diabetes.The information in Your Health is based on data from the Canadian Diabetes Association (unless otherwise noted) and was edited with the assistance of a Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator.
Meal Planning -
The more you know about nutrition, the more options you’ll realize you have
Monitoring Your Blood Glucose -
Using a blood glucose meter to check your blood glucose provides information that you and your health care team can use to make decisions about your food, exercise, and medication, so you can feel your best
Tools You Can Use -
Diabetes resources and downloads
Diabetes Medication -
Advances in oral diabetes medications and insulin types/delivery methods mean there are more options than ever before for people with diabetes
Physical Activity -
Regular physical activity has many benefits in diabetes management. Exercise can help improve blood glucose levels, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Be sure to talk to your health care professional before beginning or changing an exercise program.
Preventing Complications -
Long-term studies have shown that you can prevent or delay many diabetes complications by keeping your blood glucose levels in control
Diabetes Essentials -
What is diabetes and who is at risk
Managing Highs and Lows -
There are times when your blood glucose is difficult to manage. These situations require your immediate attention and you may need medical help. We review hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), and sick day management.
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The health information on this Web site is for general background purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific conditions. Seek prompt medical attention for health care questions you have. Consult your physician before making changes to your medication, diet, fitness program or blood glucose testing schedules.