Patient & Caregiver Resources - Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which the body either cannot produce insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it produces. This leads to high levels of glucose in the blood, which can damage organs, blood vessels and nerves.*

• Information Sheets / Guides
• Advocacy Organizations
• Support Groups
• Other Links

Information Sheets / Guides

• Cardiovascular Risk Self-Assessment Tool - Click here
  Source: Canadian Diabetes Association
• Diabetes - Click to download
  Le diabète - cliquer pour télécharger
  Source: The Centre for Studies in Aging & Health
• Diabetes and the Elderly in Your Care - Click here
  Source: Canadian Diabetes Association
• Diabetes & You - Click here
  Source: Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
• Diabetes Dictionary - Click here 
  Source: Canadian Diabetes Association
• Diabetes Information - Click here
  Source: Public Health Agency of Canada
• Preparing for your Diabetes-Focused Visit - Click here
  Source: Canadian Diabetes Association
• Stand Up To Diabetes! - Public Information about Diabetes - Click here
  Source: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
• What is Diabetes? - Click here 
  Source: Canadian Diabetes Association

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Advocacy Organizations

• Canadian Diabetes Association - Click here
• Diabetes Ontario - Click here
• National Aboriginal Diabetes Association - Click here

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Support Groups

• Diabetes Ontario - Education and Management Programs across Ontario - Click here

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Other Links

• Dr. Ian Blumer's Practical Guide to Diabetes - Click here

*Source: Canadian Diabetes Association Diabetes Dictionary

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