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Diabetes 
Describes the three types of diabetes, symptoms, risk factors, prevalence, and methods used for risk reduction. Introduces the federal government's strategies for preventing type 2 diabetes and all diabetes-related complications.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Diabetes 
Provides information about diabetes in pregnancy. Explains why good blood sugar control is important for pregnant women and what is different about blood sugar control during pregnancy.
Source: BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Diabetes facts 
Describes the different types of diabetes, the symptoms, its detection and treatment, complications that may arise if it is not properly managed, the risk factors that lead to type 2 diabetes and how type 2 may be prevented. Also provides a brief profile of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA)
From: Diabetes facts
Diabetes in Nunavut 1997-2002  PDF
Provides an estimate of the prevalence and incidence of diabetes in Nunavut. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Nunavut Department of Health and Social Services
Gestational diabetes 
Explains what gestational diabetes is, and outlines the effects of gestational diabetes on mother and baby.
Source: womenshealthmatters.ca at Women's College Hospital
From: Diabetes health centre
Gestational diabetes 
Discusses gestational diabetes, its risk factors, and why it occurs. Describes how it is diagnosed and treated, lists symptoms, and suggests consequent risks to the mother and baby.
Source: Diabetes Québec
Gestational diabetes: preventing complications in pregnancy 
Lists risk factors for gestational diabetes and provides recommendations for screening, prevention and management.
Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA)
From: About diabetes
Health state descriptions for Canadians: diabetes  PDF
Describes the health states that are associated with the progression of diabetes, its complications and treatment. Introduces a tool used to assess the health status and quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
Source: Statistics Canada
Home blood sugar monitoring when you have gestational diabetes 
Lists the benefits of blood glucose monitoring for women with gestational diabetes. Describes blood glucose monitoring, reasons for self-monitoring and how to test blood sugar levels.
Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
How diabetes is diagnosed 
Describes how type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes are diagnosed.
Source: womenshealthmatters.ca at Women's College Hospital
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