What's New
UPDATED: Adult Education Checklist (June 2020)
Insulin Dose Adjustment Guidelines Revision
Insulin dose or medication errors:
IWK Regional Poison Centre: 1-800-565-8161 | Available 24/7.
COVID-19 and Diabetes
Videos—patient self-adjustment of insulin (August 2019)
We are pleased to post this series of 10 videos, in support of the Patient Self-Adjustment of Insulin Toolkit. Produced by M. Vallis and C. Haggett, these videos provide an introduction to the challenge of self-adjusting insulin; an overview of the self-adjustment algorithm; guidance on how to work with the different levels of readiness (ambivalent, ready, and not ready); and insights into psychological insulin resistance, assessing motivation, and management of fear of hypoglycaemia. This link takes you to the video series and other tools in the toolkit.
Youth Transition Bulletin (July 2019)
UPDATED: Moving On... With Diabetes: Adolescent Transition Resources Binder (July 2019)
NEW: Adolescent Transition Social Media Posters available (July 2019)
UPDATED: Pregnancy and Diabetes Flow Sheet available (July 2019)
UPDATED: “I Have Diabetes and I Can Have a Health Baby” Brochure available (July 2019)
UPDATED: LTC Guidelines available (August 2019)
The Diabetes Guidelines for Frail Elderly Residents in or Awaiting Long-Term Care (LTC) Pocket Reference tool has been updated in reference the Diabetes Canada 2018 CPGs for the treatment and management of hypoglycemia, these guidelines are being reintroduced in some settings following the successful work in the Western Zone. To access this and other resources materials for this population, go to Guidelines & Resources: Diabetes and Long-Term Care