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Diabetes Resources - Living with Diabetes

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Insulin

• Insulin Action
• Injection Site Rotation
• Tips for Testing Blood Glucose

Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia

• Know the Difference
• Signs & Symptoms of Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
• Low Blood Sugar
• Glucagon Emergency Kit

Nutrition

• Artificial Sweeteners
• Candy
• Commonly Used Baking Ingredients
• Corn Starch Recipes
• Fast Food Web Sites
• Food Intake Record
• Glycemic Index Table
• Snack Suggestions

Physical Activity

Sick Day Management

• Sick Day Guidelines
• The Importance of Ketone Testing in Diabetes Management
• When to give a mini-dosage of Glucagon

School and Other Caregivers

• Kids with Diabetes in Your Care Booklet (PDF) From Canadian Diabetes Association
• Back to School
• Getting back to school and other activities
• Blood Sugar Levels and Performance

Travelling with Diabetes

Special Considerations

• Alcohol and Diabetes
• Complementary Medicines & Treatments and Diabetes
• Diabetes and Driving
• Immunizations
• Preventing Long-Term Complications

Age Appropriate Diabetes Skills