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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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    INESSS: Self monitoring of blood glucose

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    Recommandation de l’INESSS – FreeStyle Libre

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

    Quebec Society of Vascular Sciences (QSVS) in association with a committee of experts...

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    Gestion médicamenteuse du diabète de type 2 en UCDG

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    Antihyperglycemics Deprescribing Algorithm

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    Coffre à outils diabète

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    Here are two complete tools that compile a wealth of relevant information on...

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

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    Ramadan can be a challenge for managing diabetes. Here is a tool to...

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    Complètement redessiné et mis à jour, notre Répertoire téléchargeable regroupe une multitude de...

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  • Vidéos informatives de l'IRCM

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    6-Step Analysis of the Ambulatory Glucose Profile

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    Dépistage et diagnostic du diabète de type 2

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    Contrôle glycémique et pharmacothérapie

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    Le forum sur la technique d’injection (FIT) – 4e édition

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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
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  • 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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