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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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      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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    Diabetes and the Eyes

    When not properly controlled, diabetes can cause many visual problems.

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    Controlling your Blood Pressure

    The majority of people with type 2 diabetes and a good number of those with type 1 have high blood...

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    Diabetes and Renal (kidney) Dialysis

    Diabetes frequently causes complications in kidney function. These complications compromise the kidneys’ filtration...

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  • Erectile Dysfunction

    Sexual problems are often a taboo subject and many men have trouble talking...

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  • Sexualité féminine et diabète

    Female Sexuality and Diabetes

    Whether or not a person suffers from a chronic disease, sex is part...

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  • Diabetes Complications

    The complications associated with diabetes have a common origin: too much glucose (sugar)...

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    Neuropathy

    Discover how diabetes can affect the nervous system.

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    Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

    People with diabetes have two to four times the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. That...

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    Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

    Just like for type 2 diabetes, one of the main risk factors for...

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  • Yeast Infections and Diabetes

    People with diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled are at higher...

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  • Nephropathy

    Nephropathy means kidney disease or damage. It is the leading cause of kidney...

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  • Diabetic Foot

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    Frozen Shoulder

    Frozen shoulder, also known as capsulitis, is an inflammation of the joint capsule,...

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  • Diabetes and Urinary Tract Infections

    People whose diabetes is not properly controlled have twice the risk of developing...

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    Periodontitis: a Type of Gum Disease

    Periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, is caused by the accumulation of...

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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
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      • What’s new in research?
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      • 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 ?
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