Who are we ? (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/diabete-quebec/a-propos/qui-sommes-nous/)
What is our mission ? (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/diabete-quebec/a-propos/mission/)
How to contact us ? (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/diabete-quebec/contact/coordonnees/)
How to support Diabetes Quebec?
- By becoming a member (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/diabete-quebec/adhesion/pourquoi-devenir-membre/)
- By donating money (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/diabete-quebec/dons/don-en-argent/)
- By donating clothes (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/diabete-quebec/dons/don-en-vetements/)
- By organizing an activity (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/diabete-quebec/dons/organiser-une-activite/)
How do I access my members area?
Please go to www.diabete.qc.ca and click on the “Member Area” tab in the upper right corner of the page.
If this is your first time logging in, click “First time – verify your account”. Enter the six digits beginning with an “M” or a “D” listed on your membership card and your postal code then click on “Validate”. Whether you have already validated your account, please click on “Connect”. Enter your email address and password password then click on “Submit”.
UNDERSTANDING DIABETES
All about diabetes
What is diabetes ?(https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/tout-sur-le-diabete/types-de-diabete/quest-ce-que-le-diabete/)
What are the different types of diabetes? (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/tout-sur-le-diabete/types-de-diabete/)
What are the symptoms ? (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/tout-sur-le-diabete/symptomes/)
Are there any complications? (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/tout-sur-le-diabete/complications/)
Am I at risk? (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/prevention/)
Resources
https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/tout-sur-le-diabete/videos/
https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/pratique/
FOOD
Diet is the cornerstone of treatment for diabetes. Adopting new habits can be a challenge for some people. To find out more: https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/alimentation/
Tips and Tricks for :
- Discover recipes (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/alimentation/recettes/),
- Make smart choices at the grocery store(https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/alimentation/a-lepicerie/),
- Know the different foods and nutrients (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/alimentation/aliments-et-nutriments/)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical activity is recommended for all person living with diabetes, unless otherwise specified. To know more: https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/activite-physique/
Tips and tricks for:
- Know the benefits of physical activity (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/activite-physique/bienfaits/)
- Find practical advice (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/activite-physique/conseils/)
- Start moving (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/activite-physique/par-ou-commencer/)
In collaboration with a kinesiologist, Diabetes Quebec has developed two physical activity programs designed for sedentary people who wish to rediscover the pleasure of movement.
Fit at home 1
To watch the video (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/tout-sur-le-diabete/videos/diabete-quebec-en-forme-chez-soi-exercices-pour-diabetiques)
To consult the leaflet with the exercise routine (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/89536-DQC20-Depliant-4vol-EnFormeCS1-FR-Web.pdf)
Fit at home 2
To watch the videohttps://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/comprendre-le-diabete/tout-sur-le-diabete/videos/en-forme-chez-soi-2
To consult the leaflet with the exercise routine (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/89536-DQC20-Depliant-4vol-EnFormeCS2-FR-Web.pdf)
CARE AND TREATMENTS
In collaboration with his medical team, a person who living with diabetes must learn to manage the disease and know the necessary treatment and care. To find out more:https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/
Tips and Tricks for :
- Control blood sugar (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/autocontrole/)
- Healthy weight management (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/gestion-du-poids/)
- Understanding hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/hypoglycemie-et-hyperglycemie/)
- Know the different medications and the insulins (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/medicaments-et-insuline/) and natural health products (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/produits-de-sante-naturels/)
- Identify the care the body needs in prevention (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/soins-du-corps/)
- Understand the follow-ups required for optimal management diabetes (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/soins-et-traitements/tests-de-suivi/)
PSYCHOLOGY
Being diagnosed with diabetes and learning to live with it this chronic disease requires adaptation, both for people affected than those in the surrounding area. To find out more: https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/psychologie/
Tips and Tricks for :
- Adapt to the diagnosis (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/psychologie/adaptation-au-diagnostic/
- Develop a better understanding of the impact of the disease on family and friends (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/psychologie/famille-et-entourage/
- Learn to manage stress (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/psychologie/le-stress/)
- Identify and know the signs of depression or anxiety disorders (https://www.diabete.qc.ca/fr/vivre-avec-le-diabete/psychologie/depression-et-troubles-anxieux/)
FORMATION
You can learn to live with diabetes. The active participation of the person living with diabetes is essential to the management of this chronic disease. Universi-D offers a variety of educational activities to help you live with diabetes. To find out more: https://www.universi-d.com/
- To see the list of training courses for people living with diabetes: https://www.universi-d.com/personnes-diabetiques
- To see the list of training courses for people living with diabetes: https://www.universi-d.com/cours-en-ligne-personnes-diabetique
- To see the list of accredited training courses for health professionals (nurses, nutritionists-dietitians, pharmacists, etc.): https://www.universi-d.com/professionnels
- To see the list of accredited online courses for healthcare professionals: https://www.universi-d.com/cours-professionnels
- To see the calendar of all activities from Universi-D: https://www.universi-d.com/calendrier
- Where are the Universi-D classrooms located? Universi-D classes are located at 3750 Crémazie East, office 500, in Montreal: https://www.universi-d.com/contact
- How to be informed of all the novelties of Universi-D? By subscribing to one of the Universi-D newsletters: https://www.universi-d.com/infolettre