Patient Resources
Supporting and empowering Albertans to educate themselves about their health.
Patient Resources
Supporting and empowering Albertans to educate themselves about their health.
Alberta Diabetes Link
Alberta Diabetes Link is created and managed by the diabetes education team a the C-endo Diabetes and Endocrinology clinic to link Albertans with information about diabetes. On the site you will find information and resources on healthy eating, blood glucose management, insulin pumps, and much more!
Additional resources and information sheets can be found at Diabetes Canada
or Alberta Health Services.
Useful Links
Recommended Publications
For Patients
- Diabetes Dialogue – a magazine published by the Canadian Diabetes Association featuring an assortment of topics on diabetes management, news, and updates. Membership is required.
- Diabetes Current – a newsletter is providing information on the Canadian Diabetes Association and the latest diabetes news.
- Diabetes Forecast– a magazine published by the American Diabetes Association for people living with diabetes and contains practical, relevant, and new information on diabetes management.
Recommended websites
For Patients
- Diabetes Canada – An organization advocating for diabetes care in Canada.
- Diabetes Care Community – allows Canadians with diabetes or those wanting to learn more about diabetes to network and share information from patient experiences to health care experts. If you sign up at the website, you can receive weekly newsletters along with information about tools and products.
- Public Health Agency of Canada – This site has some basic information about diabetes in Canada and includes a questionnaire for anyone interested in seeing their risk of pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
- Canadian Diabetes Care Guide – is an online resource featuring an assortment of articles written by health professionals to enhance patients’ knowledge of diabetes management.
Recommended Blogs
- Dr. Sue – Blog of C-endo Endocrinologist Dr. Sue Pedersen focusing on diabetes, obesity, exercise, and nutrition.
- Diabetes Stops Here – Blog of the American Diabetes Association. Its purpose is to share stories of courage and support while also providing diabetes education on prevention and management.
- Weighty Matters – Blog by Dr. Yoni Freedhoff on obesity and nutrition in Canada.
- Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes – Blog by Dr. Arya Sharma on obesity and chronic disease.
Recommended apps
- My Fitness Pal – Diet and exercise tracking app.
- Calorie King – Nutritional information on thousands of foods.
- mySugr Diabetes Diary – Diabetes management app.