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Now that possession of marijuana is legal in Canada, you may be wondering what this means for people with diabetes. Read on to learn more about diabetes and recreational marijuana.

Many people with diabetes experience minor digestive disorders. For example, almost 60% are affected by constipation.

The immune system plays an important role in your body. It protects you from harmful agents that could make you ill.

Many people are surprised to learn that skin issues are among the potential complications related to diabetes. Yet one in three people with diabetes will experience a skin issue that is either caused by or affected by diabetes.

One of the more common complications of diabetes is retinopathy.

Kidney disease is a common complication of diabetes, and diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease in Canada. It is estimated that 50% of people with diabetes will have signs of kidney damage in their lifetime. Read on to learn if it is possible to reverse diabetic kidney disease.

Living with diabetes is a fine balance between avoiding high blood sugars, which can cause complications, and low blood sugars (hypoglycemia), which can interfere with your quality of life and in some cases cause serious harm.