People who aren’t familiar with the disease tend to lump type 1 and type 2 diabetes together. However, nothing could be more misguided! While some of the principles of management may be the same, there are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Overview Articles
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.
Diabetic ketoacidosis: Know the signs and symptoms of this life-threatening situation!
If you take insulin to manage your diabetes, you could be at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA usually occurs in people with type 1 diabetes, but it has been known to happen in people with type 2
What is borderline diabetes?
Borderline diabetes is a condition that can develop before type 2 diabetes. It is also known as prediabetes, impaired fasting glucose or glucose intolerance.
Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes? 8 things you need to know
You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed at the prospect of living your life under this new lens
Diabetes medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you have diabetes and are planning on having a baby, there are some things you should know about medications and blood glucose control.
