Diabetes handouts for patients and families

• General diabetes information
• Especially for parents and caregivers
• Insulin information
• Food & nutrition information
• School information
• Teen & youth information
• Pump information
• Basal–bolus insulin information
• Type 2 diabetes information

• A1C vs Equivalent Average Glucose Values (2008/08/25)
• Adjusting Food and Insulin for Activity (2009/03/14)
• Blood Glucose Log for Type 1 Diabetes (FILLABLE PDF) (2010/01/23)
• Blood Glucose Log for Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes (FILLABLE PDF) (2010/01/23)
• Blood Glucose Units Conversion Table (2005/12/10)
• Diabetes Day Program at BCCH (2008/05/27)
• Diabetes in the News (20098/06/13)
• Diabetes Review (2005/12/10)
• Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (2007/04/13)
• Glucagon for Severe Hypoglycemic Reactions (2009/12/17)
• H1N1 Virus: Important Information (2009/11/06)
• Hypoglycemia (2009/09/29)
• Hypoglycemia Treatment Flowchart (2005/12/26)
• Immunizations for Children with Diabetes (2008/10/01)
• Influenza Vaccine for Children with Diabetes (2005/12/26)
• Interesting Diabetes Links for Patients and Families (2009/06/13)
• Managing Sick Days and Preventing Ketoacidosis (2009/08/12)
• Medications for Children with Diabetes (2009/01/19)
• Mini-Dose Glucagon to Prevent Serious Hypoglycemia (2007/04/13)
• Safe Disposal of Needles and Other Sharps (2009/01/19)
• Travelling and Diabetes (2006/08/29)

Especially for parents and caregivers (top)

• Disability Tax Credit for Children with Diabetes (2007/04/13)
• Emotional Reactions to a Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes (2005/12/10)
• Financial Aspects of a Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes (2009/08/15)
• Lessons from Other Families Dealing with Diabetes (2009/08/18)

Insulin information (top)

• Basic Insulin Action (2009/03/11)
• Comparison of Available Insulins (2009/03/11)
• Comparison of Insulin Schedules (2005/12/10)
• Guidelines for Insulin Adjustment (2009/03/14)
• Insulin Adjustment (2009/03/14)
• Insulin Sliding Scale Form (2009/03/14)
• Mixing and Using Insulin Pen Cartridges (2005/12/30)
• Mixing and Using Insulin Vials (2005/12/30)
• Sliding Scales for Insulin (2009/03/14)
• Using Insulin Pens for Injections (2005/12/30)
• Using Rapid-Acting Insulin for Extra Snacks or Treats (2009/03/14)
• Which Insulin Affects Which Blood Sugar? (2009/03/11)

Food & nutrition information (top)

• Blood Glucose Responses of Food Groups (2009/03/09)
• Carb Counting Quiz (2009/05/28)
• Carb Counts for Energy Bars (2005/12/10)
• Carb Counts for Exotic Fruits (2007/06/27)
• Carb Counts for Fast Food (2006/06/13)
• Carb Counts for Gluten-Free Bread and Cake Products (2006/06/06)
• Carb Counts for Gluten-Free Breakfast Products (2006/01/26)
• Carb Counts for Gluten-Free Candies (2006/12/14)
• Carb Counts for Gluten-Free Cookies & Crackers (2006/01/13)
• Carb Counts for Gluten-Free Flours (2006/01/13)
• Carb Counts for Ice Creams and Novelty Bars (2005/07/19)
• Carb Counts for Low-Sugar Ice Creams and Novelty Bars (2006/07/19)
• Carb Counts for Mini-Treats (2005/12/10)
• Carb Counts for Popular Asian Foods (2006/01/13)
• Carb Counts for Popular Beverages (2005/12/10)
• Carb Counts for Popular Fast-Food Beverages (2006/04/06)
• Carb Counts for Regular-Sized Treats (2005/12/10)
• Carbohydrate Counting (2009/01/09)
• Carbs That Don't Count! (2006/09/05)
• CDA Food Choices and Carbohydrate Values (2009/03/03)
• Common Baking Ingredients and their Nutrient Contents (2005/12/10)
• Cornstarch Recipes for Overnight Hypoglycemia (2007/06/07)
• Delicious Recipes from the EDU Test Kitchens:
  • Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffins (2005/12/10)
  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies (2007/12/24)
  • Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls (2005/12/10)
  • Gluten-Free Cornbread–Sausage Stuffing with Pecans, Apples and Cranberries (2005/12/10)
  • Gluten-Free Flour Mix (2005/12/10)
  • Gluten-Free Oreo-Style Cookies (2007/12/24)
  • Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Balls (2007/12/24)
  • Gluten-Free Pecan Pumpkin Pie (2005/12/10)
  • Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust (2005/12/10)
  • Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies (2007/12/24)
  • Gluten-Free Swedish Apple Pie (2005/12/10)
• Glycemic Index of Popular Foods (2005/12/10)
• Vegetarian Reading List for Teens (2005/12/10)

School information (top)

• Diabetes and School Information (2007/04/13)
• Earthquake Kit for Schools (2007/04/13)
• Nursing Support Services Referral Form for Children with Diabetes (2007/04/13)
• When Your Child Starts School (2005/12/26)

Teen & youth information (top)

• Alcohol and Diabetes (2006/08/28)
• Body Image and Self-Esteem (2009/06/03)
• Driving and Diabetes (2008/09/22)
• Heading for College or University? (2006/01/12)
• Smokes, Tokes & Other Drugs (2007/08/03)
• What to Tell Your Roommate (2005/12/10)

Pump information (top)

• Are You Ready to Pump? (2009/08/15)
• Insulin Pump Log (FILLABLE PDF) (2010/01/23)
• Insulin Pump Temporary Removal Guidelines (2009/03/14)
• Insulin Pump Therapy (2010/01/25)
• Insulin Pumper's Guide to Managing High Blood Sugars and Preventing DKA (2009/11/22)
• Tips for Managing Insulin Pumps at School Diabetes Communicator 2006;(July/Aug):6–7.
• You've Decided on a Pump – Now What? (2009/08/15)

Basal–bolus insulin information (top)

• Basal–Bolus Insulin with Multiple Daily Injections: Focus on Children & Youth (2009/08/31)
• Bolus Calculator (Microsoft® Excel 2002 spreadsheet format) (2009/11/12)
• Insulin Sliding Scale Form for MDI (2009/03/03)
• Multiple Daily Injection Log (FILLABLE PDF) (2010/01/23)

Type 2 diabetes information (top)

• Blood Glucose Log for Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes (FILLABLE PDF) (2010/01/23)
• Glyburide and Other Sulfonylureas for Type 2 Diabetes (2005/12/10)
• Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes (2005/12/10)
• Tips to Help Control Excessive Weight Gain (2007/02/21)
• Type 2 Diabetes Clinic (2009/09/06)