Having a cold is never fun. But when you have diabetes and a cold there’s an added risk to all that sniffing and sneezing: as your body sends out extra hormones to fight infection, it can alter your body’s sugar and insulin response.
Living Well With Diabetes -Articles
Are you following your “ABCDE’S” to prevent a heart attack or stroke?
People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to have a vascular “event,” such as a heart attack or stroke. What can you do to prevent this?
Menopause and diabetes
Did you know that a woman spends 30% of her life in menopause and that a third to a half of all women alive today in Canada are in menopause or peri-menopause?
Can stress cause diabetes?
Can stress cause diabetes? Read more about whether stress can cause diabetes – or worsen the condition – in this article.
7 ways to cope with diabetes burnout
Diabetes burnout occurs when the burden of living with the condition becomes overwhelming. Read this article to learn 7 ways to cope with diabetes burnout.
Four small coping strategies for diabetes management
Managing your diabetes can sometimes seem overwhelming.
