GENERAL DIABETES INFORMATION:
- World Diabetes Day (November 14)A campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation
- In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility, involving equitable access to essential care and collective defense against transnational threats.
- The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organization of over 200 national diabetes associations in over 160 countries.
- The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading charitable funder and advocate of Type 1 diabetes research worldwide.
- Drugwatch reports on the latest information regarding dangerous drugs and defective medical devices.
DIABETES EDUCATORS:
- PHAC’s primary goal is to strengthen Canada’s capacity to protect and improve the health of Canadians and to help reduce pressures on the health-care system.
- Creative diabetes education resources
- An online community dedicated to advocacy, education, and assistance for those living with Diabetes.
- To provide a process whereby eligible health professionals in Canada can become certified, maintain their certification, and be recognized as diabetes education specialists promoting the national standards of care for individuals affected by diabetes.
FOOD AND NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Dietitians of Canada
This agency provides leadership and support to promote health and well-being through expertise in food and nutrition.
This agency provides leadership and support to promote health and well-being through expertise in food and nutrition.
Get Better Together
A Free six-week workshop designed to help Manitoban’s with ongoing health conditions take control of your health.
A Free six-week workshop designed to help Manitoban’s with ongoing health conditions take control of your health.
Health Canada
The federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve your health.
The federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve your health.
Health Check™
To help help you make healthy choices in grocery stores and restaurants.
To help help you make healthy choices in grocery stores and restaurants.
Health Council of Canada
Confident in the effectiveness, sustainability and capacity of the Canadian health care system to promote their health and meet their health care needs.
Confident in the effectiveness, sustainability and capacity of the Canadian health care system to promote their health and meet their health care needs.
Diabetic Gourmet
Dedicated to Diabetic Dining and Healthy Living.
Dedicated to Diabetic Dining and Healthy Living.
Diabetes Meals for Good Health
Meals for Good Health is an updated excellent community cooking resource to prevent/manage diabetes. There you can find many more great diabetes recipes and meals.
Meals for Good Health is an updated excellent community cooking resource to prevent/manage diabetes. There you can find many more great diabetes recipes and meals.
TRAVEL RESOURCES:
French Resources:
- Le diabète? Pas moi! Ce n’est jamais facile d’apprendre qu’on a le diabète. Vous ressentirez peut-être un certain nombre d’émotions