Diabetes Information
What do you know about diabetes? There is much to learn about this disease that impacts many of our world’s population.
Available at: http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/what/prevalence.
For information about school and board policies and procedures regarding diabetes, check out Managing Diabetes in Our Schools.
What do you know about diabetes? There is much to learn about this disease that impacts many of our world’s population.
- Did you know that more than 9 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes?
- Did you know that an estimated 285 million people worldwide are living with diabetes? That number is expected to increase to 438 million by 2030.
- Scientists believe that lifestyle changes can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. A healthy meal plan, weight control and physical activity are important prevention steps.
Available at: http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/what/prevalence.
For information about school and board policies and procedures regarding diabetes, check out Managing Diabetes in Our Schools.