On this page, you can find various documents and tools intended for people living with diabetes and their loved ones, as well as for health professionals.

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View document "Practical guide for Type 1 Diabetes Management in Adults" (opens in new tab).
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A comprehensive guide about type 1 diabetes (and LADA) for those newly diagnosed. Contains general information about diabetes and its complications, advices on self-monitoring blood sugar, and information about diabetes management and learning to live with the disease.

Available in paper version in diabetes educational centers, family medicine groups (FMGs), CLSCs, hospitals and large pharmacy chains.

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A comprehensive guide about type 2 diabetes for those newly diagnosed. Contains general information about diabetes and its complications, advices on self-monitoring blood sugar, and information about the 4 pillars of balance which are diet, physical activity, medication and stress management.

Available in paper version in diabetes educational centers, family medicine groups (FMGs), CLSCs, hospitals and large pharmacy chains.

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***As of January 2024, Steve Chalifoux’s toolbox, intended only for healthcare professionals in Québec, has become the property of Diabetes Québec.***

This is a Web application that brings together essential tools for healthcare professionals working with people living with diabetes.

Among its features are:

  • Canadian diabetes guidelines
  • Links to diabetes associations and their resources
  • Comprehensive information on antihyperglycemic medications and insulin
  • Interactive guides
  • Codes and forms for medication coverage under the public drug insurance plan

This bilingual and free application can be accessed on both mobile devices and personal computers.

www.schalifouxdiabetes.com

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Checklist for a person with type 2 diabetes that covers target blood sugar values ​​as well as the causes, symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

Sold in packs of 25 copies in the shop.

The paper version comes folded in business card format.

Update: August 2020

View document "Meal Planning for People with Diabetes" (opens in new tab).
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Educational tool that contains information relating to the Diabetes Quebec exchange system and the carbohydrate, fat and protein content of foods. In addition, it includes information on nutrition labeling, sugar substitutes and alcohol.

This document is a tool that has to be personalized. To that effect, it is important to consult a dietician who will be able to adapt it to your life style, tastes and medication.

Published in 2017 in collaboration with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec (MSSS).

To order this document, go to the MSSS website.

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