Directory of Diabetes Resources

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Diabetes is a condition where not enough insulin is produced by the body, or where the body is resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which regulates the use of sugar (glucose) within the body.

Subcategories

• Nova Scotia

Resources in This Category

• Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

  http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/diseases-maladies/diabete/index-eng.php
  Health Canada's program concerning diabetes in First Nations people, offering resources, publications, funding and links.

• Diabetes Home

  http://www.diabeteshome.ca/
  Describes the disease and covers glucose, insulin, diet, exercise, pills, complications, and research. Written by a Canadian physician.

• National Aboriginal Diabetes Association

  http://nada.ca/
  Addresses diabetes in aboriginal peoples by creating networks, and opportunities within their traditional beliefs and values. Offers definitions, news, resources, profiles, related links and contact details.

• Public Health Agency of Canada - Diabetes

  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/cd-mc/diabetes-diabete/index-eng.php
  Information and resources concerning the disease. Discusses warning signs, risk, prevention, facts and figures.

• The Canadian Diabetes Association

  http://www.diabetes.ca/
  Supports people affected by diabetes by providing information, diabetes research, education, service, and advocacy. Offers disease information, programs, services and regional offices.

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