Living Well With Diabetes -Articles

As people who are living closely with diabetes, our interest is peaked whenever we hear or see a news item about supposed new research or medical findings.

The kidney plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body, while ensuring that the needed elements are retained. For reasons that are not certain, high blood glucose levels cause a build-up of scar tissue in the kidney that prevents it from being able to filter blood in the way that it normally does.

Insulin pumps use rapid-acting insulin to deliver both basal and bolus doses. Basal doses mimic the pancreas’ function between meals, while bolus doses are used at mealtime.

Exciting new developments in blood glucose monitoring and insulin therapies have been launched in Canada.

Sébastien Sasseville is a motivational speaker with type 1 diabetes, who uses his experiences to inspire and empower people to meet their challenges head-on and realize their full potential. Read all about his journeys here.

If you’re worried about gaining weight after quitting smoking, check out the tips for reducing food cravings in expert blog from Joanne Lewis, Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator.

Michael Thornton is a Canadian teenager with type 1 diabetes who has been living his dream of playing league soccer in Spain for the past three years. Read all about his journey here