COVID-19 has disrupted all of our lives and especially for our diabetes community Listen to our panel of healthcare experts as they look to the future and discuss safe diabetes management practices,
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EXPERTS ANSWER COVID-19 QUESTIONS: Medication Management
In this third of a four-part series, nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, Gail MacNeill, discusses medication management during COVID-19 with nurses and Certified Diabetes Educators, Violeta Nikolova and Barbara Cleave, as well as pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator, Susie Jin.
Read More »What is glucagon and when is it used?
Glucagon is a hormone released from the pancreas that raises a person’s blood sugar by converting stored glycogen in the liver into glucose.
Read More »Chilled and frozen drinks for people with diabetes
Chilled and frozen drinks for people with diabetes can be both delicious and nutritious. Check out these frozen drink options to help you beat the summer heat.
Read More »EXPERTS ANSWER COVID-19 QUESTIONS: VIRTUAL CARE
In this second of a four-part series, nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, Gail MacNeil, discusses ‘diabetes management in an era of virtual care’ during COVID-19 with endocrinologist, Dr. Alanna Weisman, and nurse Certified Diabetes Educator, Violeta Nikolova.
Read More »Hot weather tips for diabetes diets
Individuals living with diabetes need to take extra care in hot weather for a variety of reasons.
Read More »Share your blood glucose diary with your health care team
You can keep in touch with your healthcare professional with the CONTOUR® Diabetes App. If you use the CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter, you can quickly send a PDF copy of your results to your healthcare professional to aid in a remote consultation, and help you keep your diabetes management on track.
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