Canadian Diabetes Association 2020 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada

The Canadian Diabetes Association 2020 guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for preventing, diagnosing, and managing diabetes in Canada. They emphasize healthy lifestyle changes like balanced eating, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and blood sugar monitoring. For those with diabetes, goals include controlling blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol to reduce complications. The guidelines also address medication use, set priorities for regular health screenings, and highlight the importance of individualized care plans. Overall, they aim to help Canadians lead healthier lives and prevent or effectively manage diabetes to reduce its impact on health and well-being.