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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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    Rapport de surveillance de l’évolution du diabète gestationnel au Québec – INSPQ

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    The Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec has expressed a position statement about...

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    Recommandation de l’INESSS – FreeStyle Libre

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  • OPCV-DT2: outil de protection cardiovasculaire - diabète de type 2

    CVPT-T2D: Cardio Vascular Protection Tool for Type 2 Diabetes

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    Gestion médicamenteuse du diabète de type 2 en UCDG

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    This document created by Bruyère Research Institute helps make decisions about when and...

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    The Institut national d’excellence en santé et services sociaux (INESSS) has created a...

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    Click here to download the document created by the Diabetes Clinic of the Montreal Clinical...

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    Guide des produits pour personnes diabétiques

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  • Dépistage et diagnostic du diabète de type 2

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