{"id":24351,"date":"2022-12-07T11:14:30","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T16:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/faq\/"},"modified":"2024-07-08T15:02:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T19:02:21","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&#038;A"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\" >\n        \n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdaad78id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdaad78\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What is type 2 diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What is type 2 diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdaad78\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdaad78id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Type 2 diabetes is characterized by two phenomena: the body\u2019s resistance to insulin and a decrease in insulin production. Treatment involves lifestyle changes, sometimes in combination with medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabete-de-type-2\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb39bbid\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb39bb\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What is type 1 diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What is type 1 diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb39bb\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb39bbid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Type 1 diabetes is a disease caused when the body\u2019s immune system destroys the beta cells in the pancreas. Nothing can prevent the disease. Insulin is the only treatment for type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabete-de-type-1\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb4a31id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb4a31\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What are the symptoms of diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What are the symptoms of diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb4a31\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb4a31id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The most common symptoms include intense thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, and frequent and abundant urination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/symptomes\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb53e3id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb53e3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;How do I know I have diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">How do I know I have diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb53e3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb53e3id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If you are experiencing the symptoms of diabetes, you will need to have a blood test, prescribed by a doctor or specialized nurse practitioner (SNP). This is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/ressources\/ou-trouver-un-professionnel\/\">Where to find \u00e0 health professional&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb5676id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb5676\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb5676\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb5676id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. Insulin injections are the only treatment for type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifestyle habits, genetics and other factors are what usually lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb5e51id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb5e51\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Does prediabetes always lead to type 2 diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Does prediabetes always lead to type 2 diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb5e51\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb5e51id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Often, but not always. By making changes to one\u2019s lifestyle, it is possible to arrest or slow down the progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/prediabete\/\">Pour en savoir plus&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb6856id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb6856\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What foods are prohibited when you have diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What foods are prohibited when you have diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb6856\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb6856id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>No food is prohibited. However, some foods should be eaten only occasionally and in small amounts: for example, cake, cookies, candy, etc. When deciding to have a sweet dessert, it\u2019s important to ensure that it is part of a balanced meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16cda065 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/the-balanced-plate\/\">Learn more about the balanced plate<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/le-diabete\/la-gestion-du-diabete\/recettes\/?_recipes_meal_type=desserts\">View dessert recipes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb6ee7id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb6ee7\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What to do when you have hypoglycemia?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What to do when you have hypoglycemia?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb6ee7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb6ee7id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Mild hypoglycemia should be treated with 15 grams of fast-absorbing sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/the-diabetes-diet\/hypoglycemie-comprendre-traiter\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb756did\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb756d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What to do when you have hyperglycemia?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What to do when you have hyperglycemia?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb756d\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb756did\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>For people with type 1 diabetes, it is possible to administer a corrective dose of insulin, also called a corrective bolus, if instructed to do so by their care team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For people with type 2 diabetes, there are several strategies available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/the-diabetes-diet\/hyperglycemie\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb76eeid\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb76ee\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Can type 2 diabetes be cured?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Can type 2 diabetes be cured?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb76ee\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb76eeid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>No. It is possible to put type 2 diabetes into remission, but it requires major lifestyle changes supervised by a team of health professionals. There are criteria to determine which individuals may be able to put their diabetes into remission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb7e43id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb7e43\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Are sugar substitutes good alternatives to white sugar?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Are sugar substitutes good alternatives to white sugar?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb7e43\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb7e43id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Not really. Sugar substitutes should be consumed only occasionally and in small amounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/la-place-des-substituts-du-sucre-dans-lalimentation-de-la-personne-diabetique\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb8445id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb8445\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What desserts can I eat?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What desserts can I eat?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb8445\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb8445id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>No dessert is prohibited. However, some desserts should be eaten only occasionally and in small amounts. It is also preferable to choose fruit over a processed dessert, for example. If you make your own desserts, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/le-diabete\/la-gestion-du-diabete\/recettes\/?_recipes_meal_type=desserts\">View dessert recipes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb8a56id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb8a56\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;How do I get the tax credit?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">How do I get the tax credit?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb8a56\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb8a56id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Federal and provincial tax credits have been automatically given to people with type 1 diabetes since 2021, since diabetes management is considered to require at least 14 hours of care per week. However, to obtain these tax credits, you must fill out the forms and have them signed by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/la-vie-avec-le-diabete\/finances-et-assurances\/aides-socioeconomiques\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb90cfid\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb90cf\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What diabetes treatments are covered in Quebec by the RAMQ?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What diabetes treatments are covered in Quebec by the RAMQ?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb90cf\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb90cfid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/the-diabetes-diet\/soins-et-traitements\/\">medications<\/a> to treat diabetes are reimbursed, either on the spot (Metformin) or by using an exception form that your doctor or SNP sends to the RAMQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Les-insulines_mise-a-jour-2021.jpg\">insulin<\/a> are reimbursed by the RAMQ. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/insulin\/insulin-pumps\/\">insulin pump<\/a>s for adults and their supplies are not reimbursed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Tableau-McCabe-V8-Mai-2022-QUEBEC-FR-FINAL.pdf\">Consult the RAMQ coverage table for diabetes drugs and insulin<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb9282id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb9282\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Where can you donate unused diabetes supplies?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Where can you donate unused diabetes supplies?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb9282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb9282id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec does not collect unused diabetes equipment or supplies.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb9dfdid\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb9dfd\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;How can I get medical follow-up for my diabetes?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">How can I get medical follow-up for my diabetes?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb9dfd\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb9dfdid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If you do not have a family doctor, register online on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/finding-a-resource\/quebec-family-doctor-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qu\u00e9bec Family Doctor Finder<\/a>. Once you have registered, you can call 811, option 3, to speak to a worker at the Family Doctor Finder to book a consultation with a health professional who can meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also contact a medical clinic for a consultation, or ask for a medical referral to access the diabetes services in your area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Directory of Public Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/ressources\/ou-trouver-un-professionnel\/\">Where to find a health professional<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdb9f9aid\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdb9f9a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Where can I find a foot care nurse?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Where can I find a foot care nurse?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdb9f9a\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdb9f9aid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>To find a foot-care nurse, visit the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/aiispq.org\/a-propos\/bottin-des-membres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association des Infirmi\u00e8res et Infirmiers en soins podologiques du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdba6c8id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdba6c8\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What is the ketogenic diet?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What is the ketogenic diet?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdba6c8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdba6c8id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The ketogenic diet, also called the keto diet, involves eating few or no carbohydrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-45b20515 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-link has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/la-diete-cetogene-2\/\">Learn more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdba93fid\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdba93f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;What is Intermittent Fasting?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">What is Intermittent Fasting?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdba93f\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdba93fid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Intermittent fasting involves eating only during a specific time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to engage in intermittent fasting, talk to your care team. Adjustments to the doses of your medication may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdbac72id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdbac72\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Should I take my insulin and medication before a blood test?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Should I take my insulin and medication before a blood test?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdbac72\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdbac72id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>When you go to the hospital for a fasting blood test, you should <strong>not<\/strong> take your fast-acting or short-acting insulin or your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/medicaments-antihyperglycemiants\/\">antihyperglycemic medication<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first reason you should not do this is that insulin injected while you are fasting will lower your blood sugar and you could end up in a state of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/the-diabetes-diet\/hypoglycemie-comprendre-traiter\/\">hypoglycemi<\/a>a. The second reason is that the results of the blood test, and therefore your blood sugar control, will be distorted and difficult to do since the insulin will have already begun to act when your blood was taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should book your appointment for as early as possible in the morning and, once your blood test is complete, check your blood sugar and then take your injection or antihyperglycemic medication and eat your lunch. When you inject your insulin, you should eat within minutes of the injection. If you do not do this, you risk becoming hypoglycemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research and writing<\/strong>: Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec&#8217;s team of health professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adapted from: <\/strong>Tremblay L., Nurse, \u201cPrise de sang : Quand prendre son insuline,\u201d <em>Plein Soleil<\/em>, Spring 2001, Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a9 Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 January 2019<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdbb216id\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdbb216\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Can I donate blood?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Can I donate blood?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdbb216\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdbb216id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Currently, people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabete-de-type-1\/\"><strong>type 1 diabetes<\/strong><\/a> are not eligible to donate blood in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H\u00e9ma-Qu\u00e9bec is conducting a risk assessment to ensure that donating blood will not negatively impact people with type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hema-quebec.qc.ca\/contact\/index.en.html;jsessionid=173BAC1E0C1689B94EAD6A024C3D89D7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H\u00e9ma-Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People whose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabete-de-type-2\/\"><strong>type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/a> is properly managed by lifestyle or medication are eligible to donate blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking insulin, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must not have taken insulin before 2007;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must not have had symptomatic hypoglycemia within 30 days of donating blood;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your insulin dose must not have been increased or decreased by more than three units within 30 days of donating blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details about donor qualifications, vist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hema-quebec.qc.ca\/sang\/donneur-sang\/puis-je-donner\/diabete.en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H\u00e9ma-Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>\u2019s website or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hema-quebec.qc.ca\/contact\/index.en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">give them a call<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research and writing:<\/strong> Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s team of health professionals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a9 Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 September 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>H\u00e9ma-Qu\u00e9bec (2022). Donor qualification criteria: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hema-quebec.qc.ca\/sang\/donneur-sang\/puis-je-donner\/diabete.en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hema-quebec.qc.ca\/sang\/donneur-sang\/puis-je-donner\/diabete.en.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional information: telephone consultation with a H\u00e9ma-Qu\u00e9bec nurse, September 21, 2022.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69fd92fdbb7ecid\" aria-controls=\"sect69fd92fdbb7ec\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Can I get a tattoo?&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Can I get a tattoo?<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69fd92fdbb7ec\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69fd92fdbb7ecid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Yes. However, your diabetes must be well managed: i.e., your glycated hemoglobin (A1C) and self-monitored blood sugar values are within target values. 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