This handout provides information on added sugars and added sugars in foods.

  2016-01-29 - Handout

This handout provides information on added sugars and added sugars in foods.

  2016-02-16 - Handout

A fact sheet from Diabetes Canada providing the content of sweetener or sugar alcohol in various sugar substitutes and food products.

  2025-08-04 - Handout

A recent newsletter post from McGill University reviewed a U.K. study that concluded that consuming higher amounts of added sugars increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This is an important topic with CVDs being the leading cause of death globally. The PEN Team decided to explore if a change in practice guidance is needed based on this study.

A fact sheet in French from Diabetes Canada providing the content (mg) of sweetener or sugar alcohol in various sugar substitutes and food products. Note: saccharin has since been re-approved for use as a food additive.

  2021-09-14 - Handout

Information in French from Diabètes Québec about sugar substitutes for individuals with diabetes.

  2020-05-26 - Handout

Information for consumers from the Government of Canada about sugars and sugars that are added to food and the related health effects.

  2018-06-01 - Handout

Information for consumers from the Government of Canada about sugars and sugars that are added to food and the related health effects.

  2018-06-01 - Handout

A consumer resource from Diabetes Canada discussing when, why and how to test blood glucose (sugar); as well as providing target values and guidelines for illness.

  2018-07-18 - Handout