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Understanding diabetes
- 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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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.
- 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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Rapport de surveillance de l’évolution du diabète gestationnel au Québec – INSPQ
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OPDQ Position Statement – Low Carb Diets and Type 2 Diabetes
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Recommandation de l’INESSS – FreeStyle Libre
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Document available in French only.
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6-Step Analysis of the Ambulatory Glucose Profile
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IRCM’s educational videos
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Dépistage et diagnostic du diabète de type 2
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INESSS: Protocole médical national
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Applications pour téléphones intelligents facilitant le calcul des glucides
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