Practice Resources
Diabetes
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the Continuing Care population. Links on current prevention and management strategies for both Type I and Type II DM are provided here.
Contact
These resources are applicable to all Care Streams unless stated in the title of the document.
Resources
- AHS Diabetes, Obesity & Nutrition Strategic Clinical Network Resources
- Basic Diabetes Self-Directed Learning Module
- Basic Diabetes Self-Directed Learning Module: Knowledge Check
- Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Diabetes Canada: Type 1 Diabetes Basics
- Diabetes Canada: Type 2 Diabetes Basics
- Patient Resources
- Nutrition Education - search for “Diabetes”
- Health Care Provider Tools
Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy
- Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy (BBIT) in Acute Care & Implications for Continuing Care (Memo)
- About Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy (BBIT) - Video
- BBIT (Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy) - Website
- Diabetes, Obesity and Nutrition SCN Website
- Overview of Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy (BBIT) in Acute Care & Implications for Continuing Care (Presentation)
Insulin
- AHS Insulin Action Comparison Chart
- Diabetes Canada: Getting Started with Insulin
- Diabetes Canada: Insulin Start Video
Insulin Pen
- AHS Insulin Pen Detailed Instruction Guide
- AHS Insulin Pen Quick Reference Guide
- Basic Injection Techniques - FIT Technique Plus
- Diabetes Canada: Insulin Pen Start Checklist
- Insulin Pen & Safety Needle Competency
- ISMP Canada Safe Use of Insulin Pens Quiz
Insulin Pump
- Insulin Pump Therapy Learning Module - Additional pump-specific training is required
- Insulin Pump Clinics