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Diabetes Care

Diabetes Care Community is the author of articles on a wide range of diabetes topics. All of these articles are written to a high standard of quality. They are reviewed for accuracy with health care professionals and, wherever possible, will adhere to Diabetes Canada's 2018 Clinical Practice Guidelines. It is our wish that you find our articles helpful. We welcome your feedback and comments.

Disposal of sharps and unused medications

Diabetes Care April 14, 2013 Medication

Each year, approximately 7 million syringes are used at home in Canada for healthcare purposes. Improper disposal of syringes and other sharps poses a health hazard for community and sanitation workers.

What’s so important about the Clinical Practice Guidelines for diabetes?

Diabetes Care April 7, 2013 Diabetes guidelines, Management

Many people don't even know the diabetes Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) exist, yet the CPG's are extremely important in diabetes care. Simply put, they form the basis of what healthcare professionals do in terms of managing a patient's diabetes.

Tips for travel with diabetes

Diabetes Care March 18, 2013 Living Well With Diabetes -Articles, Special situations, Travel with diabetes

Many people with diabetes become anxious at the thought of travelling.

What is an insulin pump?

Diabetes Care March 10, 2013 Insulin, Insulin Pumps

An insulin pump is an alternative option to taking multiple injections of insulin with an insulin syringe or pen.

When the diabetes medication plan goes beyond blood glucose control

Diabetes Care February 10, 2013 Other medications

Adults with diabetes are at higher risk of associated medical complications, including heart disease, nerve and kidney damage, and thyroid and vision problems.