About Diabetes
 
Do You Know Your Numbers?
ABCs of Diabetes Management
 
  • A1c is an important blood test showing the average blood glucose level over about three months.
  • Blood pressure and blood Cholesterol are other important numbers in diabetes management.
  • If you don’t know these numbers, you can call the diabetes education programs in your community for some education.
 
Need More Information About Diabetes?
 
  • Diagnosis of Diabetes   More…
  • Recommended Targets for Control of Blood Glucose   More 
  • Guide to Healthy Living with Diabetes   More…
  • Guidelines for Driving if you have Diabetes   More…
  • Healthy Eating
     
 Canadian Diabetes Association
  • Quick Check for a Healthy Plate  More…
  • Picture Your Portion Size   More…
  • Recommended Cookbooks   More…
 
 
Call your Doctor if you...
  • Have a blood sugar level of 14 mmol/L or more, with or without ketones.
  • Are sick for more than 24 hours.   More…
  • Have an unexplained or frequent low blood glucose level.   More…
 
If you cannot get hold of your doctor and are ill, go to the Emergency Room.

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