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Diabetes Canada is the nation's most trusted provider of diabetes education, research, resources, and services. We've helped millions of Canadians affected by diabetes understand it, manage it, and combat complications since 1953.
Canada’s Food Guide suggests one way to plan your portions. Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits, people with diabetes should choose more vegetables than fruit because most vegetables have less sugar. Divide the other half of your plate between protein food and whole grain foods.
Diabetes in Canada. Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting people living in Canada. Around 3.7 million people in Canada over a year old live with diagnosed diabetes (9.4% of the population). This number excludes gestational diabetes.
Diabetes Canada is helping you provide patient-centred diabetes care and chronic disease management. Reduce the Risk of Diabetes Complications Keep People with Diabetes Safe
Welcome to our resource centre, which is full of information we have created for people affected by diabetes and those who support them, whether that’s family or healthcare professionals! You’ll find tips and tools, resources, podcasts and more to help you live a healthier life.
The Diabetes Charter for Canada presents a common vision: all people living with diabetes in Canada should be given the opportunity to manage their diabetes to the best of their ability and to achieve their full health potential through equal access to needed care and support. Read the Charter.
Although diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death, there are steps that can be taken to prevent or control the disease and lower the risk of complications. This guide is intended to help you understand diabetes, how certain types can be prevented or managed, and how to live with the condition.
Nov 29, 2021 · Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or when it cannot use it effectively. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels (glycemia). If left untreated, blood sugar can rise to health-threatening levels.
Learn to make healthier food choices with helpful tools and resources from Diabetes Canada.
An overview of the Framework for Diabetes in Canada, diabetes funding, and other diabetes activities.
