Managing Diabetes

What steps do you need to take to help manage your diabetes and enjoy a healthier life?

Discover how you can change the way you eat to help prevent and/or control type 2 diabetes.

Creating a Meal Plan
Learn why working with your healthcare team to create a healthy eating approach is an important step.
The Truth About Carbs
Not all carbohydrates are the same-find out why the types of carbs you eat are important for your diabetes.
What are Trans Fats?
Educate yourself on trans fats and read about what experts are saying.
Eating Out
Some simple tips for eating out can help you stay healthy while dining socially.

See how you can become more active to help improve your body’s ability to use insulin and to boost your overall health.

Road Crew
It starts with just one step. Form your own walking group — we'll show you how!
Body Spotlight
Learn how to tone and improve your abdominal muscles, back, legs, thighs, hips, biceps and triceps, buttocks and waist.
Muscle Guide
Wondering where your quads or obliques are? Check out this map of the human body’s key muscle areas.

Learn about managing your diabetes while traveling and the special precautions and considerations that you should take to stay healthy on the road.

Travel Tips
Helpful advice to help you prepare for your travels, pack, and enjoy your trip without sacrificing diabetes control.
Flying with Diabetes Supplies
Some suggestions to simplify air travel, as well as a Canada Transport-approved list of diabetes supplies.