Happy Long Weekend!

With COVID-19 around, the risks for people with diabetes are much higher. With that being said, it is crucial to understand that taking care of our mental and physical health is a must.

With such gorgeous weather, this long weekend the urge to step out of the house may be much greater. However, it is important to take necessary precautions if you do choose to leave your home for rejuvination. The steps mentioned below apply to everyone and keeping yourself safe ensures that you are taking appropriate steps to protect others around you as well.

According to www.canada.ca , Canadians are advised to:
- wear a mask
- avoid close contact with people and crowded places
- avoid closed spaces with poor ventilation
- if you're feeling sick, stay home
- avoid large gatherings
- keep at least two metres distance from others
- wash your hand often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds at least
- sanitize your hands when outside, use a sanitizer that contains at least 60% of alcohol
- cough or sneeze into a tissue, dispose of the tissue right after and wash or sanitize your hands
- avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands

COVID-19 cases are rapidly growing in Alberta, however, to stay healthy and protect ourselves and others, masks are now mandatory in all indoor public spaces starting today. It is a temporary bylaw that enforces wearing masks or face covering in indoor or enclosed public or privately owned places as well as public vehicles.

With all the safety measures that we have mentioned above, we also took it on ourselves to help you with a list of places you can visit this long weekend.

Explore these places and tag us on your photos or videos on social media:
1. Elk Island National Park
Location: 1-54401 Range Road 203 Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0V3
2. Brandy's Landing : River Valley Swing in memory of Sir Brandy J. Asper
Location: 17103 23 ave NW, Edmonton T6W 0S8
3. Patricia Ravine Trail
Location: 7103 156 street NW, Edmonton T5R 5M3
4. Fort Edmonton Footbridge
Location: 15698 Whitemud Rd NW, Edmonton
5. Broadmoor Lake Park
Location: Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0W9
6. Edworthy Park & Douglas Fir Trail
Location: 5050 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3B2
7. Central Memorial Park
Location: 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0W5
8. Bower Ponds
Location: 4715 Fountain Dr, Red Deer, AB T4N 6W4
9. Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Located in: Gaetz Lakes Migratory Bird Sanctuary
10. Gaetz Lakes
Location: 6300 45 ave, Calgary

This long weekend wear a mask, enjoy yourselves and keep an eye out on our social media to receive diabetes-friendly eats suggestions.