An A1C (short for ‘glycated hemoglobin’) test is a measure of your blood glucose levels over the past three months. To do an A1C test, your healthcare team takes a sample of your blood, which is then sent to a laboratory.
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Does cold turkey work when you’re trying to quit smoking?
For smokers who want to stop, quitting permanently is the desired outcome. But is quitting smoking cold turkey the right way to go about it? Some people believe that going cold turkey is the best route, because it allows nicotine to leave your system quickly. Others believe that going cold turkey makes withdrawal symptoms so […]
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Julia Pesek is an accomplished equestrian who is living with type 1 diabetes, and she uses both of these life experiences to contribute to her community.
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Alicia McGriskin has lived – and lived well! – with diabetes since her diagnosis at 12 years old.
Getting the help you need to quit smoking
You don’t have to do it alone! Wherever you live in Canada, there are resources available to help you quit smoking.
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