Living Well With Diabetes -Articles

Amputation is one of the most feared complications of people with diabetes, with good reason. It is painful, it is life-altering and it is permanent.

As you have read in previous blogs, hypertension or high blood pressure can contribute to diabetes complications. One factor that can cause hypertension is stress.

When a new medication is started or an existing one is stopped, it’s important to ask your healthcare team, “Are there any significant drug interactions that could affect my overall health?”

It is often said that of the complications of living with diabetes neuropathy is the hardest to live with.

The financial costs for managing diabetes can be insurmountable, especially for those without a private medical insurance plan.

The percentage of Canadians with diabetes doubles between the ages of 45 - 65. As the baby boomer generation ages, this is leading to a dramatic increase in the number of older Canadians with diabetes, and an increasing need for many of us to provide support for older family members. This is a particular challenge when family members are not close by.

In the midst of the cold season, you may wonder how to care for yourself when you come down with an illness.