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      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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  • Le-role-des-glucides
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    Carbohydrates

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  • Les-fibres-alimentaires
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    Dietary Fibre

    Fibre provides diabetics with many benefits.

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    Sugar Substitutes

    Learn about sugar substitutes and their use for people with diabetes.

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  • The Composition of Foods

    Foods have energy and non-energy components. Our cells need energy (calories) to function....

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  • Les féculents

    Starches

    Foods belonging to the starches group contain carbohydrates[a1]  and some protein[a2] . Therefore, they have...

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  • Le lait et ses substituts

    Milk and its Alternatives

    Milk, yogurt, kefir and enriched soy milk comprise the Milk and Alternatives group...

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  • Les légumes

    Vegetables

    Vegetables have a special place in the diet of a person with diabetes:...

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  • Les viandes et leurs substituts

    Meat and its Alternatives

    The Meat and Alternatives group in the Diabetes Québec Exchange System includes: Meat...

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  • Les matières grasses

    Fats

    Although some fats are worse than others for your health, fats are essential...

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  • Fructose

    Fructose is a simple sugar found naturally in fruit and honey. It is...

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  • Les vertus du sirop d’érable : à prendre avec un grain de sel

    Maple Syrup : not a Miracle Food After All

    Numerous studies have touted the potential benefits of maple syrup or its components....

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  • Omega-3 Fats

    The Omega-3 fatty acids craze started some years ago. These fats are credited...

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    Legumes and Pulses

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  • Proteins

    Proteins are essential to repair, build and renew the body’s skin, hair, nails,...

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  • Les fruits

    Fruit

    Fruit is a part of a balanced diet. Like vegetables, fruit is rich...

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  • Le système d’échanges de Diabète Québec

    Le système d’échanges élaboré par Diabète Québec est un outil permettant d’estimer la...

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  • L'huile de noix de coco

    Coconut Oil

    In recent years, coconut oil has gained popularity and is used in both...

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  • Graines de lin, de chia et de chanvre

    Flax, Chia and Hemp Seeds

    They may be small, but all types of seeds are gaining huge popularity...

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  • Le skyr

    Skyr

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  • Le fromage blanc

    Plain French-Style Fresh Cheese

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    Cold drinks

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  • Meal replacement for people with diabetes

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  • Kombucha

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  • Sodium

    Sodium

    Sodium is one of the components of table salt. It is also found...

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  • Glycemic Index

    The Glycemic Index (GI) reflects the speed at which the carbohydrates in a...

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  • Les cafés alcoolisés

    Alcoholic Coffees

    A person with diabetes, like everyone else, may occasionally drink alcoholic coffee. Be...

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    Hot Drinks

    What coffee should you choose at your favourite coffeehouse? The major coffee chains...

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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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      • Store
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      • 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
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