Diabetes Facts

Type 1 diabetes

When you or someone you care for is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you may feel scared, shocked, angry or overwhelmed. These are all normal emotions. Learning as much as you can about diabetes will reduce your fears. This fact sheet provides basic information about type 1 diabetes. Contact the Canadian Diabetes Association for additional resources.

Type 2 diabetes

Your body gets energy by making glucose from foods like bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, milk and fruit. To use this glucose, your body needs insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body control the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which your pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or your body does not properly use the insulin it makes.

Are You at Risk?

You could be one of many Canadians who have type 2 diabetes and don’t know it.

                                                                                        

                                                                                         Gestational diabetes

Pregnancy is a time of promise and expectation, but it can also raise the possibility for some women that they will develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). 

For more information about Diabetes, including nutrition, diagnosis, youth and so much more, please visit the Canadian Diabetes Association