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Diabetes Canada: Alcohol and Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet about the health risks of consuming alcohol for people who have diabetes. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Glycemic Index Food Guide [English] Permalink Public

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. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Prediabetes [English] Permalink Public

Prediabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes (i.e. a fasting plasma glucose level of 7.0 mmol/L or A1C of 6.5% or higher). Although not everyone with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes, many people will. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Sugars and Sweeteners [English] Permalink Public

This resource explains the difference between sugars and sweeteners, and provides a list of available sweeteners in Canada. Compliant with the 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Foot Care - A Step Toward Good Health [English] Permalink Public

This resource provides basic information about how diabetes affects feet and what can be done to keep feet healthy. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Community Resource Guide for Seniors (Langley) [English] Permalink Public

This resource guide was developed by Seniors’ Langley Integrated Network of Care in response to requests from seniors. Seniors asked for a listing of resources available in Langley, and a single phone number (found on the front of this guide) to help them find services when needed. (English) Colour

Just the Basics - Tips for Healthy Eating [English] Permalink Public

Healthy eating tips and sample meal plans.Diabetes is a condition in which your body cannot properly use and store food for energy. The fuel that your body needs is called glucose, a form of sugar. Glucose comes from foods such as fruit, milk, some vegetables, starchy foods and sugar. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Diabetes Canada: Just the Basics Tips for Healthy Eating [English] Permalink Public

This resource provides basic information for healthy eating when newly diagnosed with diabetes, prior to meeting with a Registered Dietitian. The tool includes a portion guide and meal plans. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Just the Basics: Latin American [English] Permalink Public

Healthy eating tips and sample meal plans. Diabetes is a condition in which your body cannot properly use and store food for energy. The fuel that your body needs is called glucose, a form of sugar. Glucose comes from foods such as fruit, milk, some vegetables, starchy foods and sugar. (English)

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https://www.diabetes.ca/DiabetesCanadaWebsite/medi...

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter [English] Permalink Public

This booklet includes What is ‘atrial fibrillation’? What is ‘atrial flutter’?, Is Afib/flutter harmful?, What can trigger Afib/flutter?, What causes Afib/flutter?, What can Afib/flutter feel like?, How is Afib/flutter treated?, What about preventing a stroke?, What can I do to help my heart?, What if I get an Afib/flutter episode?, When should I get help?, My Afib/flutter management plan, Living well with Afib/flutter, Questions you might want to ask. (English)

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http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Atrial%20Fibrill...