Diabetes Guidelines

In 2003, the Canadian Diabetes Association published a detailed set of guidelines about the prevention and management of diabetes. In 2006, some sections of these guidelines were updated with new information. Click here to view a full version of the guidelines.

These guidelines help your doctor or other health care professional:

• Determine whether you have prediabetes or diabetes
• Recommend lifestyle changes that will help to control your blood glucose level
• If necessary, prescribe appropriate medications to help keep your blood glucose level within a healthy range
• Identify and manage other conditions that are being caused or affected by your diabetes