Carbohydrate-containing foods such as bread, cereal and fruit are the body’s main source of energy. When you eat these foods they turn into glucose (sugar) and the body uses that glucose as fuel.
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Diabetes financial
Diabetes Financial: the financial burden for people living with diabetes can be very high. It is estimated that, in Canada, people with diabetes have medical expenses that are up to three times higher than people who don’t have the disease.
Menu planning for people with diabetes
Meal planning for people with diabetes shouldn’t be much different than for people who don’t have diabetes.
Lunch meal planning: 7 diabetes-friendly ideas
Planning and preparing healthy lunches is well worth the effort. Find 7 diabetes-friendly lunch ideas to fit your diabetes meal plan.
Loneliness and diabetes: information and tips
Do you ever worry that your family member or friend with diabetes is becoming withdrawn and may be lacking social contact? Loneliness and depression are two of the challenges for many individuals with diabetes
Sciatica exercises for diabetes
Sciatica exercises for diabetes can help relieve pain, as well as improve muscle strength, posture and balance. Read this article to learn about the best exercises for sciatica pain.
