Diabetes affects millions of people in Canada, and insulin therapy is often a central component of its management.
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Hypoglycemia? Variation in amount, timing, and digestion rate of carbs may be the clue.
If you live with or care for a person with diabetes, it comes as no surprise that hypoglycemia (or low blood glucose) presents a serious threat to a person’s physical health.
Managing insulin across changing time zones
If you take insulin and will be travelling across time zones, it is best to see your healthcare team, with your itinerary and current dosing schedule, at least a month before you leave.
How to overcome the fear of giving yourself an insulin injection
Yearly flu shots, immunizations and injections are common situations that awaken needle fears. Some people report being worried about or frightened of receiving an annual needle. However, it is much more challenging to give yourself insulin injections as part of your daily diabetes management.
An introduction to key diabetes terms and what they mean
If you have diabetes, no doubt you’ve heard some key diabetes terms that keep cropping up in reading materials and in conversations with your healthcare providers. Here are some of the most common ones and what they mean, so you’ll always be in the loop.
Insulin resistance: what it is and how to prevent it
Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise. Here’s a look at the signs of insulin resistance as well as the ways you can help prevent it from becoming a concern in your life.
