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Are you at risk? questionnaire
It is important to be tested for type 2 diabetes if you are at risk. Left untreated or improperly managed, diabetes can result in a variety of complications.
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Aerobic exercise
This Diabetes Canada guide explains aerobic exercise benefits, intensity levels, and safety tips for people with diabetes. It includes walking plans, progression strategies, and recommendations for achieving 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity weekly to improve health.
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Resistance exercise – Intermediate
This Diabetes Canada resource outlines the benefits of resistance training for diabetes, provides safety tips, progression guidelines, and detailed instructions for nine intermediate exercises to improve strength, blood sugar control, and overall health at home or the gym.
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Basic carbohydrate counting
Carbohydrate counting is a flexible way to plan your meals. It focuses on foods that contain carbohydrate as these raise your blood sugar the most. Follow these steps to count carbohydrates and help manage your blood sugar levels. Your registered dietitian will guide you along the way.
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Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar in adults
An infographic on hypoglycemia, low blood sugar, in adults
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Physical activity fact sheet
Both aerobic and resistance exercise are important for people living with diabetes.
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Etiologic classification of diabetes mellitus
A breakdown of the etiologic classification of diabetes mellitus
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Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) recommendation tool
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) recommendation tool for Health-Care Providers
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Sick day medication list
A breakdown of how to manage your diabetes while ill for patients and their health-care providers.
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Insulin initiation & titration regimens
Examples of insulin initiation and titration regimens in people with type 2 diabetes