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Walking the tightrope…the ups and downs of low blood sugar levels
Watching someone you care about having an episode of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia can often be a frightening and confusing event.
Read More »Shake the salt habit – the impact of sodium on blood pressure
No time to make dinner tonight? Just grab a frozen meal in the freezer section at the grocery store or better still, pick up a take-out chicken meal on the way home. Problem solved, right? Think again,
Read More »The costs of diabetes
The financial costs for managing diabetes can be insurmountable, especially for those without a private medical insurance plan.
Read More »Long-distance caregiving for people with diabetes
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.
Read More »Managing symptoms of the common cold in people with diabetes
In the midst of the cold season, you may wonder how to care for yourself when you come down with an illness.
Read More »Pregnancy and type 1 or type 2 diabetes
If there were ever a time in life when one should pay extra attention to their diabetes it is when planning a pregnancy.
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