Canadian Diabetes

Publications

Published quarterly, Canadian Diabetes provides practical, current information to family physicians on diagnosis and treatment issues associated with diabetes.

Canadian Diabetes - 2004, 06

Beating the Biggest Burden of Diabetes: Reducing Complications

Diabetes is one of several chronic conditions that confer substantial burden on our healthcare system, and the complications of diabetes are associated with the greatest comorbidity and economic impact.

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Robert Petrella MD PhD CCFP, Ellen L.Toth MD FRCPC

Alléger le plus lourd fardeau du diabète : les complications

Le diabète compte parmi les quelques maladies chroniques qui pèsent lourd sur notre système de santé, et ses complications sont associées à une comorbidité et à des incidences économiques des plus importantes.

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Robert Petrella MD PhD CCFP, Ellen L.Toth MD FRCPC

Screening for and Management of Diabetes-related Complications: Highlights From the 2003 Clinical Practice Guidelines

Studies have shown that in individuals with diagnosed diabetes, routine screening tests with appropriate treatment can help prevent or diminish the risk of associated complications.

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Lawrence A. Leiter MD FRCPC FACP, Robyn Houlden MD FRCPC

Production of materials has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada.