Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has been around for 40 years.
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Bernard: It’s time to listen
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, Bernard reflects on living with diabetes.
Read More »Travelling in high altitudes for people with diabetes
If you are planning an adventurous trip that involves high altitude, such as mountain climbing, there are some things you should know about high altitude and diabetes management before you travel.
Read More »Managing type 1 diabetes in older adults
The management of type 1 diabetes in older or elderly adults is generally very similar to that of the general type 1 diabetes population.
Read More »Andrew: Overcoming Challenges
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, Andrew reflects on living with diabetes.
Read More »Supporting a person with diabetes
As a social worker I meet individuals who have diabetes in counseling sessions and in educational classes. In each setting we talk about the emotional roller coaster ride these individuals may go through
Read More »How to manage your diabetes even when you’re working full-time
No doubt working full-time can be hectic and stressful at times for most people. But when you add diabetes into the mix, working full-time means you’re juggling career demands along with managing your blood sugar levels.
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