DIABETES RESOURCES

Topic 1: General Diabetes Information

I have Type 2 Diabetes — What will I do?

• Description: This day-to-day guide gives you practical steps to take so that you can adapt to a diabetes diagnosis in 5 days.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

North Shore Diabetes Education Centre Pamphlets

• Description: This links to information about the North Shore Diabetes Education Centre (part of the North Shore Chronic Disease Education Services)
• Links:
  • Promotional brochure for the education centre
  • What to expect at the clinic if you have type 2 diabetes
• Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 12, 2018

 

Medications for Treating Diabetes

• Description: Diabetes meds can be confusing! This table gives you the key facts on the different medications.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Keep It in Check

• Description: This handy table lists the routine health checks for diabetes, why they are needed, and how often they need to be done.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Glycemic Index & Diabetes

• Description: What do you eat when you have diabetes? This booklet gives you the facts on glycemic index and lists good (and not so good) foods to eat.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Foot Care Program for Diabetes

• Description: This is an informational pamphlet on how health professionals can provide foot care for people with diabetes.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Topic 2: Self-Monitoring Tools for Diabetes

Blood Sugar Testing Times

• Description: How often do you need to test your blood sugar level? This is a form to fill out together with your healthcare provider.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Home Blood Sugar Diary

• Description: This fillable 1-week diary lets you record your blood sugar levels in relation to meals and medications.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Tracking Foods & Blood Sugar Levels

• Description: This fillable 5-day diary lets you record your blood sugar levels in relation to what you eat.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018

 

Low Blood Sugar Level Record

• Description: This fillable form lets you record the times when your blood sugar when low, including your activities and symptoms.
• PDF Link
• Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 2, 2018