Support

People who are more grateful for their lives tend to be happier and healthier than those who are less grateful.

Supporting an individual with diabetes always brings some individual challenges. But whatever the circumstances, these 10 ways to show support will go a long way to help.

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.

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.

The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to think about establishing new personal goals, or change habits.

Support groups bring together a number of individuals who are facing similar challenges. These challenges may range from specific personal health issues like diabetes, to relationship or emotional health issues, or the more comprehensive range of challenges faced by people like caregivers.