Get simple and effective tips for travelling with type 2 diabetes so you can plan a stress-free and healthy trip.
Management
Diabetes and the highs and lows of thyroid disease
The thyroid is a clever little butterfly-shaped gland that lies at the base of your windpipe, above the ‘notch’ at the top of your chest bone. People with diabetes have a higher risk of thyroid disease. Read this expert blog to learn about the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease.
Managing diabetes and dehydration
A healthy body needs water and salts in order to work properly.
Is there a diabetic shoe?
People with diabetes need to protect their feet, especially if they have had the condition for some time. That’s because nerve damage (known as “neuropathy”) can cause reduced sensation in the feet. Proper shoes offer support and protection for your feet. Read on to learn more about diabetic shoes.
Differences between continuous glucose monitoring systems in Canada
Continuous glucose monitoring systems have become more commonly used in recent years by Canadians living with diabetes. There are various systems available, which have many similarities
Diabetes and hair loss
While we all lose a little hair every single day, finding large quantities of hair on your pillow, hairbrush or in the shower, could be a signal that you’re losing more than average. Diabetes may be the culprit for your hair loss.
