Resources for Patients & Families

• ABCDESSS of Staying Healthy with Diabetes
• Alberta Healthy Living Program
• MyHealth.Alberta.ca
• Diabetes Canada – Patient Resources
• Primary Care Networks in Alberta
  Contact for information about workshops and individual appointments with a diabetes educator.
• Sherwood Park PCN – Diabetes 101 & 201 on demand classes  

IMPORTANT: Safety and Urgent Concerns

• Health Link: Call 811 - You feel unwell but are unsure if you need urgent diabetes care.
• PADIS - Poison and Drug Information Services - For insulin dose errors like too much insulin.
  Call 1-800-332-1414 (service to Alberta & NWT available 24 hours a day).

In-Hospital Management of Diabetes

• Blood glucose monitoring in-hospital
• In-hospital Insulin Pump Therapy Guidelines - www.ipumpit.ca

Insulin Pump Therapy

• Alberta Insulin Pump Therapy Program (IPTP) & list of approved IPTP Clinics
• IPT Learning Module for Patients

Online Learning & Resources by Zone

• Calgary Zone - Transitioning youth with diabetes from pediatric to adult care
• Diabetes: Information for patients and families – University of Calgary
• Edmonton Zone Diabetes Resource Working Group
• Nutritional information – AHS

Telephone Support Lines

Mental Health

• Alberta Supports Centre 1-877-644-9992 toll-free, province-wide
• Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 toll-free, 24/7 telephone service

Consultation with Nurse, Dietitian or Certified Diabetes Educator

• C-endo Diabetes Support Line
• Edmonton Zone Information and Support Line (nurse/dietitian)
• Diabetes Canada – for frequently asked questions and virtual support or call 1-800-BANTING (1-800-226-8464) for general questions/advice

Vision Loss / Eye Health

• Fighting Blindness Canada - Health Information Line  1-888-626-2995 or email healthinfo@fightingblindness.ca

Translated and Culturally Sensitive Resources

• Handouts & Resources - Diabetes (Cumming School of Medicine, ucalgary.ca)
• Low Blood Sugar and Your Blood Sugar Log – Translated Handouts
• Type 2 Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples – Patient Resources (Diabetes Canada) (look for Diabetes in Special Populations)
• Webinars: Diabetes Overview (Diabetes Canada webinars):
  • English - Cantonese
  • English - Farsi
  • English - French
  • English - Italian
  • English - Portuguese
  • English - Punjabi
  • English - Urdu

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Information for Primary Care Providers

• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Diabetes
• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Alberta Healthy Living Program
• Tools and Resources for Health Care Providers - Diabetes Canada

Clinical Pathways – Diabetes

• Diabetes Eye Care Clinical Pathway
• Diabetes Foot Care Clinical Pathway
• Chronic Kidney Disease Clinical Pathway

Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols

• AHS Diabetes Medication Adjustment Protocol – Adult
  • FAQ: Diabetes Medication Adjustment, Protocol – Adult 
  • Resource: Self-Monitored Glucose Target – Adult
  • Resource: Insulin Titration Guidelines – Adult
  • Resource: Non-Insulin Anti-Hyperglycemic Agent (Non-Insulin AHA) Titration Guideline 
• AHS Insulin Adjustment Protocol - Pediatric
• Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines - 2018
• Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines - Quick Reference Guide
• Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines - Reducing Complications
• Diabetes Canada - Top Interactive Tools for Healthcare Providers

Referrals to Diabetes Services (Group Education & 1:1 Appointments)

• Alberta Referral Directory (For referrals related to diabetes in pregnancy and for diabetes in children and adolescents (type 1 and type 2), enter the keywords in the search bar)
• Diabetes Nephropathy Prevention Clinic (Edmonton and North Zones)
• Virtual Diabetes Classes - Diabetes Canada

In-Hospital Management of Diabetes

• AHS Provincial Glycemic Management Policy
• Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy – www.bbit.ca
• Guidelines and forms for the safe management of Insulin Pump Therapy in-hospital
• Insulin Safety and Diabetes Management In-Hospital Toolkit – Insite (*requires AHS login,  search “Insulin”)

Monitoring and Managing Diabetes Complications

• ABCDESSS of Staying Healthy with Diabetes
• Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines - Reducing Complications
• Sample Diabetes Flow Sheet for Adults

Online Learning

• Alberta Diabetes Foundation
• Alberta Diabetes Link
• Diabetes Canada: Podcasts  |  Webinars
• Diabetes in Pregnancy

Resources by Zone

Edmonton Zone:

• AHS Edmonton Zone Primary Care & Chronic Disease Management Provider Calendar
• Diabetes Education for Health Care Professionals
• Diabetes Information and Advice Line (DIAL) (for providers)

Calgary Zone:

• Diabetes Educators Calgary
• Provider Education for Diabetes Management – sign up for an Educator Learning Class

Resources for Patients & Families

• Alberta Healthy Living Program
• Better Choices, Better Health
• MyHealth.Alberta.ca (search for Obesity or Bariatric Surgery)
• Obesity Canada – Patient Resources
• Primary Care Networks in Alberta
  Contact for information about workshops, programs, and individual appointments for weight management support.

Mental Health and Social Supports

• Alberta Supports Centre 1-877-644-9992 toll-free, province-wide
• Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642 toll-free, 24/7 telephone service

Nutrition and Weight Management

• Canada’s Food Guide
• Healthy Eating Starts Here
• Weight Wise Adult Community Program (Edmonton)
• Your Best Health: Adult Weight Management

Physical Activity

• Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Adults (age 18-64)

Resources for Healthcare Providers

Information for Primary Care Providers

• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Obesity
• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Alberta Healthy Living Program
• Referrals to Bariatric Specialty Clinics - Alberta Referral Directory

Clinical Practice Guidelines and Protocols

• AHS Obesity Medication Adjustment Protocol – Adult
  • FAQ: Obesity Medication Adjustment Protocol – Adult
• 2020 Obesity Canada CPGS (Adults)
• Obesity Canada CPGS – CMAJ Summary
• Obesity Canada CPGS – Quick Guide
• Obesity Canada CPGS – 5As Framework for Obesity Management in Adults

Functional Supports

• Equipment and environment checklist for offices and clinical settings
• Helping adults with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) who have functional concerns: Identifying when physiotherapy can help

Weight Management Tools, Webinars & Workshops

• High capacity scales in Alberta
• Weight management workshops for healthcare professionals

Resources for Patients & Families

• Alberta Healthy Living Program
• Canada’s Food Guide
• Healthy Eating Starts Here
• Healthy Eating Resources
• Healthy Parents Healthy Children
• Inspiring Healthy Eating (recipes)
• MyHealth.Alberta.ca (search for Healthy Eating)
• Nutrition Education Materials for Patients & Families
• Primary Care Networks in Alberta
• Your Best Health: Adult Weight Management  (online module)

Resources for Healthcare Providers

• AHS Nutrition Services: find dietitians & nutritional counselling
• College of Dietitians of Alberta
• Dietitians of Canada
• Healthy Eating During COVID-19
• Nutrition Guidelines: for nurses, physicians, and other health professionals with consistent, evidence-based messaging
• Nutrition Education Materials / Patient Handouts
• Nutrition Services, Information for Health Professionals
• Patient Food Services: Meals Matter
• Primary Health Care Resource Centre - Nutrition