Resources & tools
Below are our recommended resources for health care professionals to use when caring for patients with diabetes. The intended patient care setting is indicated.
View diabetes practice resources that may be used by physicians and health care professionals when supporting patients with diabetes care.
Below are our recommended resources for health care professionals to use when caring for patients with diabetes. The intended patient care setting is indicated.
Below are Interior Health and Diabetes Canada recommended patient education resources.
Diabetes Canada
Adult Resources
Note: My Diabetes Basics is recommended for adult diabetes patients not on insulin. Use the My Insulin Basics Toolkit for adults on insulin.
Pediatric Resources (provided by BC Children's Hospital)
New to Type 2 Diabetes
Blood Sugars and Testing
Highs and Lows of Blood Sugars
Nutrition Basics
Carbohydrate Counting and Label Reading
The Glycemic Index
How To Be Heart Healthy
Alcohol and Diabetes
Sugar and Sweeteners
Physical Activity
Diabetes Medications
Sick Day Management
Complications
Caring For Your Feet
Making Lifestyle Changes
Staying Healthy Reminders
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Nicky Stewart, celebrating 25 years with Interior Health, helped launch an Indigenous menu at Cariboo Memorial Hospital, bringing cultural heritage to residents
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The Indigenous Engagement Team has been recognized as Runner-Up for the BC Quality Awards for Leadership in Co-Designing Health Quality with Communities.
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Not only does Nicole Big Sorrel Horse’s compassion and love for Indigenous Nations and communities shine through her work, it also shines through her craft.
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