Diabetes Canada : Alberta / Northwest Territories
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March is Nutrition Month! This year, Dietitians of Canada want you to know that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to healthy eating. Find recipes, articles and more at NutritionMonth2021.ca #NutritionMonth #FindYourHealthy #LetsEndDiabetes

If you live with diabetes, you might think you should not or cannot drinkbut as a general rule, you can. However, there are some things to keep in mind. Check it out! http://dbts.ca/Yt7050DGKzK #LetsEndDiabetes #Diabetesand

Mark your calendars for Diabetes Canada’s first session of the Virtual Peer Connect Series presented in partnership with the Multiple District C Lions Cavalcade for Diabetes Awareness. This session will be themed Nutrition & Exercise, where you can hear from knowledgeable speakers, connect with a panel of experts, and have an opportunity to discuss with peers in breakout discussions. Type 1 Diabetes Nutrition & Exercise April 14, 2021... Type 2 Diabetes - Nutrition & Exercise April 15 2021 Stay tuned for more information about how to register! #LetsEndDiabetes #peerconnect #T1D #T2D #Community #Nutrition #Excercise #DiabetesManagement #DiabetesCanada

This year we are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, and more importantly, the discovery of an incredible, almost miraculous, change in life expectancy and quality of life for millions of people around the world. However, insulin is not enough. It’s the starting line, not the finish line for diabetes. We can’t wait another 100 years to End Diabetes. To read more and donate, click here:... http://dbts.ca/xlfM50DHM9L #LetsEndDiabetes

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. There are three GI categories: Green = Go Low GI (55 or less) Choose Most Often Yellow = Caution Medium GI (56 to 69) Choose Less Often Red = Stop and think High GI (70 or more) Choose Least Often Click below to read our glycemic index food guide. http://dbts.ca/9bRj50zZV1k #EndDiabetes #HealthyLiving #LifestyleManagement

Recipe FRIYAYs! This filling drink containing milk, fruit, and cottage cheese is quick, easy, and nourishing, ideal for busy mornings when a sit-down breakfast is not in the cards. Check out the full recipe here: https://www.diabetes.ca//reci/strawberry-instant-breakfast

Today is #NobelPrizeDay! The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1923 was awarded jointly to Frederick Grant Banting and John James Rickard Macleod for the discovery of insulin. Let's take a moment to remember them and their legacy. #EndDiabetes

Thanks to Calgary Tower for lighting in blue and joining in the cause to raise awareness this World Diabetes Day. Photo by: Neil Zeller #EndDiabetes #WorldDiabetesDay

ICYMI: Be sure to use our Diabetes Education Line! It is a free and confidential service where you can get health advice or information related to diabetes self-management from a Certified Diabetes Educator. We are just a phone call or email away! Phone: 1-800 BANTING (226-8464) Email: [email protected] #EndDiabetes

You could be one of the 1.5 million Canadians who have diabetes and don’t know it. It's important to know the risk factors and get checked. Assess your risk of ...developing diabetes today. http://dbts.ca/QFZ150BLfmN #EndDiabetes #KnowledgeIsPower #Diabetes

Today we celebrate World Diabetes Day! Since 1991, November 14 has served as a day that unites the global diabetes community to raise awareness. The date was c...hosen in honour of the birthday of Canadian Sir Frederick G. Banting, who, along with Dr. Charles Best (founder of the Canadian Diabetes Association now known as Diabetes Canada), JJR Macleod and James Collip, are credited with the discovery of insulin. To celebrate World Diabetes Day, Diabetes Canada will hold two major virtual events on Nov. 14: 1. The annual Best Banting Gala is now a virtual Soirée http://dbts.ca/3ptN50Ch1Rk 2. Rekindle the Flame of Hope, virtual Facebook event http://dbts.ca/Vsj150Ch1Wa To show your support, light your house with blue lights, wear blue and share your personal stories to add your voice to the thousands of others who will be uniting for the day. Don’t forget to use #EndDiabetes to be a part of the conversation on social media. For more info, view our latest article: http://dbts.ca/axJr50Ci5MN

CONTEST ALERT!!! This September join Lace Up for Diabetes - Virtual 10K, do it your way! Raise awareness and funds to #EndDiabetes! Kick-start your 10K from ...home! Register by August 15th and get a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to @fitness on the Go Don't wait - Join Today! https://crm2.diabetes.ca/si/SPageNavigator/LaceUp_home.html #LaceUp #DiabetesCanada #EndDiabetes Fitness on the Go

Diabetes Canada calls on governments, private payers and pharmacies to work together to avoid diabetes supply interruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read our letter from Acting President Russell Williams: http://dbts.ca/4Yav50yTCMT