Linking Albertans with information about diabetes
Diabetes is a disease where the pancreas cannot produce a hormone called insulin, or cannot properly use the insulin it produces, or a combination of both. Click on the tiles below to learn more about the types of diabetes and it’s complications.
An autoimmune disease where the insulin producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed.
Learn MoreA chronic disease where the body does not respond properly to the insulin produced.
Learn MoreA condition during pregnancy where the body is resistant to the insulin produced.
Learn MoreHigh blood sugar levels can damage small and large blood vessels.
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