Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body is unable to control blood sugar levels. There are three different types of diabetes:

• Type 1, where the body makes no, or very little insulin.
• Type 2, where the body can’t properly use the insulin that it makes.
• Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition where the body can’t properly use the insulin that it makes during pregnancy.

For more information on diabetes, please see:

• Diabetes Frequently Asked Questions
• Diabetes Rates in the NWT

For more information on diabetes, visit the Government of Canada’s Website:

• What is Diabetes
• Insulin Products - It's Your Health
• Diabetes Facts