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Handouts

Diabetes handouts for families

General diabetes information

A Guide for Families: Diabetes Care for Children and Teens with Type 1 Diabetes (2017/02/20)
A1C vs Equivalent Average Glucose Values (2015/10/12)
Accessing Your Meter, Pump and Sensor Data (2021/11/09)
Adjusting Food and Insulin for Activity (2015/10/12)
After-Hours Telephone Service (2023/09/08)
Blood glucose logs:
- New T1D Patients on Conventional Insulin (2020/03/18)
- New T1D Patients on MDI (2020/03/18)
- T1D on Conventional Insulin (2020/03/18)
- T1D on Multiple Daily Injections (2020/03/18)
- T1D on Insulin Pump (2020/03/18)
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes (2020/03/18)
- Cystic Fibrosis–Related Diabetes (2020/03/18)
- Medication-Related Diabetes (2023/03/14)
Blood Sugar Monitoring after Your Transplant (2019/12/03)
Blood Glucose Units Conversion Table (2015/12/28)
COVID-19 and Diabetes (2021/09/28)
COVID-19 Vaccine (2021/09/27)
Diabetes Day Program at BCCH (2019/09/09)
Diabetes Emergency Survival Pack (2015/12/28)
Glucagon for Severe Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) (2021/01/30)
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) (2020/03/10)
Immunizations for Children with Diabetes (2015/12/28)
Influenza Vaccine for Children with Diabetes (2015/12/28)
Medical Identification Options (2018/04/19)
Medications for Children with Diabetes (2020/05/07)
Mini-Dose Glucagon to Prevent Serious Hypoglycemia (2015/10/19)
Needle Fears (2023/04/03)
Patient A1C Self-Report Form (2016/04/25)
Safe Disposal of Needles and Other Sharps (2015/11/12)
Sick Day Management:
- Conventional Insulin (2023/06/19)
- Insulin Pumps (2023/06/19)
- Multiple Daily Injections (2023/06/19)
Travelling and Diabetes (2019/02/06)
Urinary Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (ACR) test (2021/07/27)
Welcome to the BCCH Type 1 Diabetes Clinic (2024/08/24)

For parents & caregivers

Coloring Book for Children Newly Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (2015/12/28)
Common Reactions to a Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes (2015/12/28)
Disability Tax Credit for Children with Type 1 Diabetes (2017/06/22)
Finances and Type 1 Diabetes (2017/06/23)
Managing Stress Associated with Type 1 Diabetes (2016/11/30)

Insulin

Comparison of Available Types of Insulin (2016/04/25)
Comparison of Insulin Schedules (2015/12/28)
Guidelines for Insulin Adjustment (2016/04/25)
Insulin Action Times (2018/04/24)
Insulin Adjustment (2015/12/28)
Insulin Dosage Form for MDI (2022/01/26)
Insulin Sliding Scale Form (2022/01/26)
Insulin Sliding Scale Form for School Lunches (2022/01/26)
Mixing and Using Insulin Pen Cartridges (2015/12/28)
Mixing and Using Insulin Vials (2015/12/28)
Sliding Scales for Insulin (2015/12/28)
Using Insulin Pens for Injections (2015/12/28)
Using Rapid-Acting Insulin for Extra Snacks or Treats (2015/12/28)
Which Insulin Affects Which Blood Sugar? (2016/07/29)

Food & nutrition

Blood Glucose Responses of Food Groups (2020/06/05)
Carb Counting Using Carbohydrate Percentages (2017/05/10)
Carb Counting Assessment (FILLABLE, 2024/06/04)
Carb Counting Resource (2021/11/09)
Carb Counts for Exotic Fruits (2015/12/28)
Carb Counts for Popular Asian Foods (2015/12/28)
Carbohydrate Counting (2015/12/28)
Carbohydrates in Infant Food and Drink (2015/12/28)
Carbs That Don't Count! (2015/12/31)
Common Baking Ingredients and their Nutrient Contents (2016/11/09)
Cornstarch Recipes for Overnight Hypoglycemia (2015/12/28)
Diabetes Nutrition Apps & Websites (2020/04/20)
Gluten-Free Favorites from the EDU Test Kitchen (2015/12/28)
Nut-Free, Low-Carb Snack Ideas for School (2024/06/14)
Recipe Calculation (2016/11/09)
Timing of Meals & Snacks (2017/05/23)
Treats for Special Occasions (2017/06/08)
Vegan and Vegetarian Resources (2017/07/28)

School

Diabetes Information for the School (2016/01/22)
Earthquake Kit for Schools (2016/01/22)
Nursing Support Services: Referral Form for Children with Diabetes and Diabetes Medication Administration Form (2023/02/23)
Setting Up Your Delegated School Care Plan (2021/11/12)
When a Child with Type 1 Diabetes Starts School (2016/01/22)

For teens & young adults

Alcohol and Diabetes (2021/03/30)
Body Image and Self-Esteem (2015/12/28)
Driving and Diabetes (2021/01/15)
Heading for College or University? (2021/04/21)
Smokes, Tokes & Other Drugs (2021/02/24)
Supports for Young Adults with T1D (2023/03/16)
Turning 19... (2021/03/31)
What to Tell Your Roommate (2015/12/28)

Insulin pumps

Accessing Your Meter, Pump and Sensor Data (2020/04/17)
Blood Glucose Log for Insulin Pumps (2020/03/18)
Infusion-Set and CGM Adhesive Patches (2024/09/04)
Insulin Pump Infusion Sets (2020/01/29)
Insulin Pump Temporary Removal Guidelines (2021/03/06)
Insulin Pump Therapy:
- Insulin Pump: Ready, Set, Go! (2024/10/19)
- Insulin Pump Therapy: Overview (2021/11/01)
- Insulin Pump Readiness Workshop (2024/11/01)
- Insulin Pump Readiness Assessment (FILLABLE, 2024/10/19)
- Carb Counting Assessment (FILLABLE, 2024/06/04)
Monthly Basal Rate Checking Worksheet (2015/12/28)
Sick Day Management: Insulin Pumps (2021/02/26)
Tips and Tricks to Make It Stick (2024/09/04)
Troubleshooting High Blood Glucose with a Pump (2021/09/29)

Basal–bolus insulin with MDI

Accessing Bolus Calculation Worksheet, Calculators, and Apps (2020/03/24)
Basal–Bolus Insulin with Multiple Daily Injections: Focus on Children & Youth (2009/08/31)
Blood Glucose Log for T1D on MDI (2020/03/18)
Bolus Calculation Worksheet (2020/06/27)
Bolus Calculators (Microsoft® Office Excel® spreadsheets):
- Bolus Calculator for MDI:
  - English (2022/04/06)
  - Français (2021/11/05)
- Simple Bolus Calculator (2021/04/29)
- Bolus Calculator for School Lunches (2022/10/27)
- Insulin Scale for School Lunches (Simplified) (2022/10/27)
Bolus Calculators (web apps):
- Correcting for Arrows (2021/04/17)
- Full Insulin Scale (2021/04/19)
- Simple Bolus Calculator (2021/04/29)
- Simple Insulin Scale (2021/04/17)
Insulin Sliding Scale Form for MDI (2016/06/09)
Sick Day Management: MDI (2021/02/09)

Continuous glucose monitoring

Accessing Your Meter, Pump and Sensor Data (2020/04/17)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM):
- Overview (2022/02/25)
- #1: The Basics (2021/03/06)
- #2: Getting Started (2021/03/06)
- #3: Reviewing Your Results (2021/03/06)
Bolusing for Arrows with the Dexcom G7® (2024/09/04)
- Correcting for Arrows Calculator (Microsoft® Office Excel® spreadsheet, 2019/02/05)
Infusion-Set and CGM Adhesive Patches (2024/09/04)
Setting Up Your CGM:
- Dexcom G7® (2024/08/24)
- FreeStyle Libre 2 (2023/02/06)
- Medtronic Guardian™ Connect (2021/03/06)
Tips and Tricks to Make It Stick (2024/09/04)

Type 2 diabetes

Blood Glucose Log for Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes (2020/03/18)
Dapagliflozin (2024/02/06)
Lifestyle Intervention Programs in BC (2024/12/06)
Metformin for Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes (2024/02/06)
Metformin Extended Release (2024/02/06)
Semaglutide (2024/02/06)
Semaglutide Click-Counting (2024/02/06)
Welcome to the Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Clinic (2024/02/06)

Other diabetes

Blood Glucose Log for Cystic Fibrosis–Related Diabetes (2020/03/18)

Blood Glucose Log for Medication-Related Diabetes (2023/03/14)

Blood Sugar Monitoring after Your Transplant (2023/04/03)

Websites

Diabetes links for families

Diabetes associations & foundations

Diabetes associations & foundations

Children & families

Children with diabetes & their families

School & daycare

School & daycare

Government & university

Government & university

Other diabetes centres

Other diabetes centres

Joslin Diabetes Center (Boston)
Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes (Denver)
- Book: Understanding Diabetes (12th edition)
- Book: First Book for Understanding Diabetes (12th edition)
- Book: Understanding Insulin Pumps & Continuous Glucose Monitors
Sick Kids: Diabetes Learning Hub
Alberta Diabetes Foundation
Behavioral Diabetes Institute
Diabetes Education Online (UCSF)

Individuals

Individuals

Nutrition

Nutrition

Dietitians of Canada
HealthLink BC Healthy Eating
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (USA)
- Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Diabetes Canada Nutrition & Fitness Resources
Canada's Food Guide
Canada's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes
America's Best Cookbook for Kids with Diabetes
GlycemicIndex.com
Health Canada Nutrient data
- Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods
U.S Department of Agriculture FoodData Central
CalorieKing
International Food Information Council Foundation

Activity

Celiac disease

Celiac disease

Canadian Celiac Association
- BC Chapter
HealthLink BC: Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet
Celiac Disease Foundation
La Fondation Québécoise de la Maladie Coeliaque
National Celiac Association (USA)
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
- Handout: Diabetes and Celiac Disease
NIDDK: Patient Information on Celiac Disease
Gluten-Free: The Definitive Resource Guide (Book, Shelley Case)
GI Kids: Celiac Disease Resources
Children with Diabetes: Celiac Disease

Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes

Other forms of diabetes

Other forms of diabetes

Pharmaceutical & commercial

Pharmaceutical industry & other commercial sites

Insulin Manufacturers:
- Eli Lilly (Humulin® N, Humulin® R, Humalog®, Basaglar®, Glucagon, Baqsimi®)
- Sanofi (Lantus®, Toujeo®, Apidra®)
  - Canada site
  - USA site
- Novo Nordisk (Novolin® NPH, Novolin® Toronto, NovoRapid®, Levemir®, Fiasp®, Tresiba®)
  - Canada site
  - USA site
Blood Glucose Meter Companies:
- LifeScan
  - Canada site
  - USA site
- Ascensia
  - Canada site
  - USA site
- Roche
  - Canada site
  - USA site
- Abbott
  - Canada site
  - USA site
A1CNow® kits:
- PTS Diagnostics (US manufacturer):
Other Diabetes Supplies:

Insulin pumps & CGMS

Insulin pumps, CGMS & supplies

Medtronic Diabetes, Inc. (MiniMed™ 630G, 770G, and 780G)
- Canada site
- 770G training videos
Tandem Diabetes Care (t:slim X2)
- Canada site
- Demo app
Insulet Corporation (OmniPod® System)
- Canada site
- Pod therapy 101 simulator
Ypsomed Diabetes Care (YpsoPump)
- Canada site
- Video tutorials and training
Dexcom Inc. (G6® continuous glucose monitoring system)
- Canada site
- Training videos
FreeStyle Inc. (Libre® 2 flash glucose monitoring system)
- Canada site
- Libre® 2 information and videos
Children with Diabetes: Insulin Pump Therapy
Insulin Pumpers USA
Kids R Pumping
Pump Wear Inc.

Know of any other good links, or find a broken link? Please let us know...: dmetzger@cw.bc.ca

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