Support groups bring together a number of individuals who are facing similar challenges. These challenges may range from specific personal health issues like diabetes, to relationship or emotional health issues, or the more comprehensive range of challenges faced by people like caregivers.
Living Well With Diabetes -Articles
Managing high blood sugar with type 1 diabetes
High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, can happen when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the body’s insulin.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for diabetes depression
As a social worker working with individuals with diabetes, I have become more aware of how depression, and anxiety are common symptoms.
Supporting a person with diabetes
As a social worker I meet individuals who have diabetes in counseling sessions and in educational classes. In each setting we talk about the emotional roller coaster ride these individuals may go through
What you should know about diabetes and recreational marijuana
Now that possession of marijuana is legal in Canada, you may be wondering what this means for people with diabetes. Read on to learn more about diabetes and recreational marijuana.
Diabetes and digestive problems
Many people with diabetes experience minor digestive disorders. For example, almost 60% are affected by constipation.
