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, Chris reflects on living with diabetes. At 31, Chris wasn’t the sort of person who was eager to curtail his social life. Convivial […]
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Junk food and diabetes
Let’s face it: almost everyone craves junk food at some point! Whether your guilty pleasure is a juicy burger with fries, potato chips or sweets, there’s no denying the taste sensation.
Weather and diabetes
Extreme weather conditions – both hot and cold – can affect people with diabetes in a number of ways.
Obesity and diabetes are linked but you can reduce your chances of onset and complications
Ever wondered if there is a connection between obesity and diabetes? The reality is that being obese or even overweight can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, but you can reduce your chances of onset and complications.
Financial assistance and community resource for Canadians living with diabetes
Two years ago, I attended a Diabetes Canada conference and learned that countries such as Brazil and Vietnam have free prescription coverage for individuals living with diabetes.
Do I have diabetes?
In her blog on this site, Dr. Maureen Clement reports that she often diagnoses people with diabetes who have unknowingly had the condition for five years or more. But how do you know if diabetes has crept up on you?
