Many people with diabetes become anxious at the thought of travelling.
Tips for reducing pain with blood glucose monitoring
Pricking your finger every single day – and often more than once a day – is an important part of your diabetes management.
Diabetes and high glycemic fruits to avoid
The glycemic index is a scale out of 100 that ranks foods containing carbohydrate by how much they raise blood sugar levels. There are 3 categories – high, medium or low glycemic index.
Top 10 ways to support someone with diabetes
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.
Should I switch to a plant-based diet if I have diabetes?
We know that healthy eating plays a key role in helping us manage diabetes and prediabetes. But research is showing that eating a diet particularly high in plant-based foods can be even more beneficial compared to other meal plans.
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.
