Manage your Diabetes

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