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Ramadan and diabetes

A guide for health-care providers on the management of Canadians living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who intend to fast during Ramadan.

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Glycemic Index (GI) food guide

The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that ranks a carbohydrate-containing food or drink by how much it raises blood sugar levels after it is eaten or drank. Foods with a high GI increase blood sugar higher and faster than foods with a low GI.

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Healthy snacking

Snacks can help keep your energy up and hunger down between mealtimes. They can provide your body with nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

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Thinking of starting insulin

Many medications are used to manage diabetes, but the one that most people have heard about is insulin. If you are thinking of starting insulin, here are some things you will want to know

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Continuous glucose monitor (CGM)

Continuous glucose monitors (CGM) help people living with diabetes monitor their glucose levels. Learn more about the different kinds of CGM, how to access them, and how using them has impacted the lives of people with diabetes.