Hypertension Canada recommends that a lower sodium diet could reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by up to 25 -30%.

For people with Type 2 or Type 1 diabetes and their families, close partnership with the diabetes healthcare team is critical for diabetes management.

While many people with diabetes might not describe their condition as a “disability,” people who spend a great deal of time – and have great difficulty – with their day-to-day diabetes management, may be able to apply for a disability tax credit from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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.

Let’s start with the truth: caregiving can be tough!

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.

When adults are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it is their right to decide who to tell. It is usually recommended to tell people with whom you spend a lot of time, such as workplace colleagues.