Diabetes Overview Articles

The genetics of diabetes – as well as other hereditary components of the disease – are important for you to know. We’ll address the genes involved in type 1 and type 2 diabetes in this article.

A group of researchers in Sweden and Finland recently published the results of a study regarding the classification of diabetes. They have suggested that there are five types of diabetes instead of only two.

Losing weight and making nutritional fixes to your diet will not only help in preventing you from getting certain types of diabetes, these changes can significantly improve your condition if you already have the disease.

Not that long ago, it was believed that children were only affected by type 1 diabetes. The reality, however, is that there are now many more children with type 2 diabetes as well.

The healthcare system in Canada for managing diabetes has a number of features that are addressed in this article, including the coverage for medications and supplies, as well as benefits, gaps and limitations.

Healthy eating is important as we grow older, helping to avoid nutritional deficiencies and protect against age-related complications.

Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is estimated that 3% to 20% of women across Canada will develop gestational diabetes every year. So what are the risks of having gestational diabetes?