If you have diabetes or are at high risk of developing diabetes, it is important that you monitor your blood sugar level and keep it in a healthy range. To keep your blood sugar in a healthy range:

• Eat a healthy diet that follows Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Be physically active most days of the week
• Monitor your blood glucose level
• If your doctor prescribes medication for your diabetes, take it regularly, as instructed
• If you drink alcohol, talk with your doctor, dietitian or diabetes specialist about your alcohol consumption.

Here are some links to programs that may help you:

Halton Diabetes Program 

Diabetes Management Centre of Trillium Health Partners

Mississauga Halton Diabetes Service Referral Form