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What type of sugar is best for blood sugar?

Joanne Lewis October 25, 2015 Management

Avoiding sugar is the most common diet concern for people living with diabetes.

Interpreting continuous glucose monitoring data

Diabetes Care October 25, 2015 Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a new technology in diabetes management that reports glucose levels on a regular basis, as often as every five minutes.

Physical activity and keeping the motivation

Dr. Michael Sarin October 21, 2015 Getting motivated, Overcoming barriers, Physical Activity

Participants in the Diabetes, Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle Program at Toronto Rehab were discussing how they planned to stay motivated, once they finished the program. Here are a few highlights that I think you will find inspiring

How to cope with diabetes caregiver blues

Diabetes Care October 21, 2015 Managing depression, Support

Lets start with the truth: caregiving can be tough!

Diabetes and weight loss products – what not to do

Freda Leung October 14, 2015 Other medications

Information for people with diabetes about weight loss products and what to avoid.

What is moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise?

Diabetes Care October 5, 2015 Physical Activity, Types of exercise

The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (CPAG) for youth under17 recommend 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise weekly, and specify that this should include vigorous-intensity activities at least 3 days a week. For adults, the guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week.

Physical activity and hypoglycemia

Dr. Michael Sarin October 4, 2015 Physical Activity

At Toronto Rehab's Diabetes, Exercise and Healthy lifestyle Program, patients gather around a large counter situated in the middle of the track, where they check their blood sugar after exercise.