Management

With an ongoing stretch of hot summer days, it’s important for everyone to ensure that they consume plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

All kinds of feelings accompany a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes – shame, anger, or even sadness – but fear is probably the most common emotion. Below are some common concerns after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, and some tips regarding how you can address them.

The link between diabetes and dental problems runs in both directions: if you have high blood sugar levels, you are more likely to have dental problems; if you have a dental infection, it can be a hidden cause of high blood sugar levels. Diabetes and oral care is an important part of your diabetes management plan. There are lots of ...

By now you have settled into the new year and are either doing really well with your new year’s resolutions or you’re back to hanging clothes on your treadmill! Either way, people living with diabetes and their healthcare professionals are always looking for ways to improve diabetes management and ultimately improve quality of life. So, what might 2015 bring? In ...

Two new weight loss treatments for people with severe obesity were recently approved for use in the United States. Saxenda (liraglutide) In December 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a drug called Saxenda (its generic name is liraglutide) as a weight loss drug for people who are very obese. The same drug, liraglutide (Victoza®), is available in Canada ...

Everything you need to know about diabetes and high blood pressure. Includes information about high blood pressure medications and eating tips like ways to cut back on salt.

Understand what causes hypoglycemia, which is the medical term for blood glucose levels below 4 mol/L. Find out how to treat hypoglycemia quickly it with glucose tablets, sugar, fruit juice, or a soft drink.