People with diabetes should receive advice from a registered dietitian. Use these meal planning tips and recommendations until you see a registered dietitian.
Low glycemic index (GI) foods help with blood sugar control and weight management. Use this GI chart to learn which foods are low, medium or high GI.
A link to CNIB's website that provides information about diabetic retinopathy
Complete this tool to help assess your patient's physical ability and level of motivation to start and/or progress through a physical activity program.
Use this calculator to determine how frequently your patient should be checking their blood glucose, with some suggested patterns for monitoring.
A tool for determining A1C target recommendations for type 1 and type 2 patients
Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that is found in foods that come from plants. It does not get digested or absorbed by the body and therefore it does not increase blood sugar like other forms of carbohydrates.
A fact sheet so you can learn about different meters, how to test your blood sugar levels, how to identify your target, and how to manage your blood sugar when sick.
Changes in food prices can make it difficult to eat well. Trying to save some money on food can sometimes leave people feeling like they’ve compromised on nutrition.
Protein is an important part of a healthy diet. Protein’s role in the body is to build and repair cells which is important for growth, muscle-building, and skin-healing.
