Living Well With Diabetes -Articles

Insulin is often associated with weight gain, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. Read here for tips on avoiding weight gain after starting insulin.

Lipohypertrophy, sometimes referred to a “lipo”, is a thickened rubbery area of fat tissue that can grow and develop in the subcutaneous fat where injections of insulin are given.

Has your pharmacist ever suggested that you could save money by switching to a generic diabetes medication instead of the brand name your health professional has recommended? Most of us have been in this situation and may have had slight concerns about whether to follow the advice.

Asking questions is the best way for us all to make sure we get the most out of the diabetes medications that we are prescribed.

People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Sarah reflects on living with diabetes.

There is a strong link between diabetes and heart disease. That’s why it’s important for people with diabetes to know the warning signs for diabetes-related heart problems.

Do you know extreme temperatures will make diabetes medications and blood glucose testing strips lose their effectiveness?