Type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity commonly occur together. In Canada, two-thirds of all adults are overweight or obese, making overweight and obesity the most common chronic conditions in the country.
Management
Type 2 diabetes prevention programs in Canada
If you are at risk for diabetes or are living with prediabetes, a diabetes prevention program can provide you with valuable information about how to prevent it.
Celiac disease and diabetes
Celiac disease is an auto-immune digestive disorder, in which the body responds in a harmful way to gluten.
Updated guidelines for managing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Diabetes Canada recently released updated guidelines on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This update is important because hypoglycemia is a common and a potentially dangerous complication of diabetes.
Maintaining a healthy weight – why is it important for people living with diabetes?
Living with diabetes is a challenge. Adding to that challenge is trying to attain and maintain a healthy weight. Why bother? Is it worth the struggle? The evidence suggests an overwhelming yes!
Type 2 diabetes self-diagnosis in Canada
If you suspect that you have type 2 diabetes, there are some things you can do to help confirm your suspicions before you visit your healthcare team.
