Clinical Guidelines and Best Practice

This guideline, updated in 2024, outlines care objectives for preventing, diagnosing, and managing diabetes in adults aged 19 and older. It emphasizes systems and approaches to improve care for most people, most of the time.

Now updated in 2024, the quick reference guide to the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines for managing Type 2 Diabetes - essential recommendations for optimal care.

Note, this guideline has been updated and should be used for reference only. In 2018, Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee have compiled a comprehensive clinical practice guideline for the prevention and management of diabetes in Canada.

If you prefer to watch the Diabetes Canada Clinical Practice Guidelines in video format, this series of 38 videos covers it all.

Diagnosis guidelines for Type 2 diabetes, presented in an easy-to-follow table format for clear, practical application.

Quick reference guide for the screening, diagnosis, and A1C% targets of Type 2 diabetes, providing essential steps for early detection and effective management.

Screening algorithm for Type 2 diabetes in British Columbia, adapted from Diabetes Canada guidelines, ensures timely detection and care.

Diabetes Canada has developed an algorithm for managing Type 2 diabetes (Figure 1) for streamlining personalized treatment decisions for optimal patient care.

Diabetes Canada has developed an algorithm (Figure 2) for reviewing, adjusting, and advancing therapy in Type 2 diabetes—streamlining personalized treatment decisions for optimal patient care.

Adapted from Diabetes Canada, this table of A1C% glycemic targets provides clear, practical goals for effective diabetes management and monitoring.

Diabetes Canada has developed an algorithm for starting or advancing Type 2 diabetes therapy —streamlining personalized treatment decisions for optimal patient care.

Comprehensive insulin prescribing tool to guide optimal treatment decisions and streamline diabetes management. Please note that Levemir is anticipated to be discontinued at the end of 2025 - and this tool will need to be updated by Diabetes Canada.

The Pathway Toolkit, created by the Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition SCN, provides comprehensive resources for implementing the Diabetic Foot Care Clinical Pathway, including tools for eye care, pharmacists, and patients.

For individuals aged 15 and older with type 1 diabetes, annual retinopathy screening by a vision care professional should start 5 years after diagnosis; for type 2 diabetes, screening should begin at diagnosis, with follow-up based on severity. Effective blood glucose and blood pressure control, along with appropriate interventions, are crucial for managing and preventing retinopathy.

Inlow's 60-second foot screening, provided by Wounds Canada, provides a rapid and effective assessment of foot health in just one minute. This tool allows healthcare professionals to quickly identify potential issues and take early action to prevent serious complications.

Use the “ABCDESSS” mnemonic as a handy tool for remembering key vascular protection strategies.

The renal dosing chart for antihyperglycemic agents provides critical guidance on adjusting medication dosages based on kidney function, ensuring safe and effective treatment for patients with varying levels of renal function.

Find all Clinical Practice Guidelines for adults on obesity, including assessment, management, prevention, nutrition, physical activity, psychological interventions, pharmacotherapy, bariatric surgery, and emerging technologies.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC establishes practice standards, professional guidelines, and legislative guidance to help physicians and surgeons uphold exceptional medical practice and conduct. These resources cover specific, relevant issues in medical practice and are regularly updated to reflect current standards. Registrants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these documents and review them frequently to ensure they stay aligned with best practices.

The Lifetime Prevention Schedule (LPS) Practice Guide 2023 by the British Columbia government is a guideline for health professionals to prioritize preventive healthcare measures across a patient’s lifespan. It includes recommendations on screenings, behavioral interventions, and preventive medications tailored by age and sex. The guide emphasizes clinically effective and cost-efficient interventions that impact public health positively. The LPS is updated regularly to reflect current health needs and priorities in British Columbia.

Provides clinical prevention guidelines for primary care professionals across Canada, including several related to Type 2 diabetes.