Diabetes Overview Articles

When told they need to move to insulin injections, many people fear the pain associated with needles. Yet the reality is that when insulin therapy is started, most people are surprised to find how little the injections hurt.

People with type 2 diabetes may be able to achieve diabetes remission through weight loss and other healthy lifestyle changes. Read this article to learn about diabetes remission.

People often ask what it means when their meter flashes "test ketones".

Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise. Here’s a look at the signs and symptoms of insulin resistance to watch for, as well as the ways you can help prevent it from becoming a concern in your life.

The words “signs” and “symptoms” are often used interchangeably but there are some real differences. Read more about signs verus symptoms of diabetes.

Can you reverse diabetes? While there’s currently no cure for type 2 diabetes, there are some things you can do to reverse the effects of the condition.

Diabetes can be diagnosed in a number of ways. In fact, there are 4 different tests that can be done to diagnose diabetes, as recommended by the Diabetes Canada clinical practice guidelines.