Sweating is a normal and important bodily function. It helps control your body temperature, keeps your skin hydrated, and helps balance the body’s fluids and electrolytes. However, people with diabetes can experience altered sweat patterns.
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Tips for starting on metformin
Metformin, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes, is a medicine in a class called “biguanides.” It lowers blood sugar levels by decreasing the amount of glucose that your liver releases into the bloodstream.
3 Tips For Planning Your Next Healthcare Visit
Talking with your healthcare professional can be intimidating but there is so much you can do to make this encounter more effective. Being prepared with identified concerns, focusing your thoughts, setting realistic expectations, and being open and honest in your communication are all valuable points to consider.
Continuous glucose monitoring: is it right for me?
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a newer, accurate way to understand your glucose levels. Read this expert article to learn more about continuous glucose monitoring.
Managing low blood sugars overnight
Low blood sugars (hypoglycemia) can be, at most, life threatening and, at the very least, an annoyance. In general, they’re pretty disruptive to your life! Lows that happen at night, when you are asleep, can be especially frightening.
Bill C-19 and type 1 diabetes tax credits
Bill C-19 is an act of legislation that includes changes to the Canadian disability tax credit. Passed by the Parliament of Canada in June 2022, Bill C-19 stipulates that people who have type 1 diabetes automatically qualify for the disability tax credit.
