If you have diabetes, you inevitably produce a fair share of waste via used supplies, such as needles, lancets and test strips.
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Identifying a foot in need: when to seek help
Diabetes Canada recommends that people with diabetes have their feet checked by a specialized healthcare professional at least once a year.
Read More »What’s the latest on weight loss surgeries for type 2 diabetes?
Today I want to talk about the most recent cure for type 2 diabetes. A lot has been in the media regarding the benefit of gastric bypass surgery and its ability to make diabetes go away. I think it is really important to make sure we have the facts straight.
Read More »Diabetes and fasting? Yes or no? How to do it more safely
On occasion, people with diabetes are required to fast. This may be in preparation for a test or for religious reasons.
Read More »Weather and diabetes
Extreme weather conditions – both hot and cold – can affect people with diabetes in a number of ways.
Read More »Take 4 vital steps to manage diabetes
Think diabetes self-management is way too complicated for you? Think again! Just follow the four vital steps outlined in this article to get and stay on top of diabetes!
Read More »Alcohol consumption and the risk of heart disease in diabetes: everything in moderation
The link between heavy alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease is quite clear.
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