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    • Diabetes Complications

      The complications associated with diabetes have a common origin: too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. If blood glucose (sugar) levels remain high too often over time, it has a damaging effect on many of the body’s organs, primarily: the kidneys (nephropathy) the eyes (retinopathy) the nervous system (neuropathy) the heart (heart attack) the blood
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    • What is Diabetes?

      Diabetes is a chronic, incurable disease that occurs when the body doesn’t produce any or enough insulin, leading to an excess of sugar in the blood. Insulin is a hormone, produced by the pancreas, which helps the cells of the body use the glucose (sugar) in food. Cells need this energy in order to function
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    The 4 Pillars of Balance

    Living with diabetes means developing a lifestyle that allows you to control the disease while staying active.

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      The Diabetes Diet

      Eating properly helps keep your blood glucose (sugar) levels within target values.The dietary recommendations for people with diabetes are similar to those for the general public. Some basic tips Eat three balanced meals per day, plus snacks if needed. Avoid skipping meals. Stick to regular mealtimes. Meals should be spaced about 4 to 6 hours apart. Have
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    • Lhypoglycemie-chez-la-personne-diabetique

      Hypoglycemia in an Individual with Diabetes

      Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is a frequent event that can harm the quality of life of people with diabetes and their families. It is important to know the symptoms and how to treat it, as well as its causes and what to do to prevent it. Definition Hypoglycemia is defined as a blood glucose (sugar) level below 4
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Living with diabetes

The 4 Pillars of Balance

Living with diabetes means developing a lifestyle that allows you to control the disease while staying active.

  • Diet

    • At the grocery store
    • Food and nutrition
    • Recipes
    • Tips and advice
  • Physical Activity

    • Benefits
    • Advice
    • Where to start
  • Care and Treatment

    • Body care
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    • Natural Health Products
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    • Weight management
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Chantale Caron’s Double Transplant

Six years ago, Chantale Caron chose the double transplant, her only way to regain health that slipped through her fingers as complications of diabetes were ravaging. She already had sight problems and her kidney function had slowly dropped. Dialysis was required. It was a matter of survival.

Ginette Labelle’s 50 Years of Insulin Therapy

On September 27, 2011, at the launch party of 2011-2012 activities of the association Les diabétiques du nord de Montréal, Ms. Ginette Labelle, former president of the association, was recognized for 50 years of insulin therapy.

Mélanie Luneau Lives Life to the Fullest

Mélanie Luneau had been living with type 1 for 3 years, before he decided to pursue her dream to go on a bicycle trip for nearly six months to the discovery of a part of Europe.

Ginette Reno’s Battle

To her audience that has been faithful for years, Ginette Reno embodies the strength and energy, an energy that passes through his exceptional voice and to which no one can remain insensitiv . But the diagnosis of diabetes was a shock for her that she had to learn to overcome .

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  • Understanding diabetes
    • All About Diabetes
      • What is Diabetes?
      • Symptoms
      • Types of diabetes
      • Complications
      • Diabetes Statistics
      • History of diabetes
      • Videos
    • Practical Considerations
      • Travel
      • School and daycare
      • Getting pregnant
      • Warnings
      • Specific situations
      • Law and regulation
    • Literature
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      • What’s new in research?
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    • Resources
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      • Useful documents
      • Store
      • Mobile tools
      • For health professionals
      • Health establishments (non-exhaustive list)
      • Glossary
    • Prevention
      • Prevention
  • Living with diabetes
    • Diet
      • Tips and advice
      • Food and nutrition
      • At the grocery store
      • Recipes
    • Physical Activity
      • Benefits
      • Advice
      • Where to start
    • Care and Treatment
      • Medication and insulin
      • Self-monitoring
      • Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
      • Weight management
      • Body care
      • Natural Health Products
      • Follow-up tests
    • Psychology
      • Adjusting to the diagnosis
      • Stress
      • Family and friends
      • Mental health
      • Testimonials
  • Diabetes Québec
    • About us
      • Our mission
      • Who we are ?
      • Media and press
    • Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Professional Council of Diabetes Québec (CPDQ)
      • Volunteering
      • Team Directory
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      • Cash donations
      • Clothing donations
      • Organize an activity
      • Fundraising
      • Circle of Friends
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      • Become a member
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      • In-person training for professionals
      • Training for people living with diabetes
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