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In addition to healthy eating and regular physical activity, there are several things you can do to help you live well with diabetes.
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How to live a longer, healthier life with diabetesA diagnosis of diabetes does not mean you cannot live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Advances in diabetes care, medications, technology and lifestyle management have significantly improved outcomes for people living with diabetes.
Managing high blood sugar with type 1 diabetesHigh blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, happens when there is not enough insulin in the body to help move glucose from the bloodstream into cells. This is particularly important in type 1 diabetes, where the body produces little to no insulin.
Understanding and managing type 1 diabetesLiving with type 1 diabetes require daily self-management, from taking insulin and managing your blood sugar to eating well and staying active. Understanding what you need to keep your blood sugar levels stable will help you manage your type 1 diabetes better.
Can corn be part of a diabetes diet?Corn is a delicious and nutritious vegetable and can certainly be part of your diabetes diet. What about popcorn? Or corn chips? Read on to learn about diabetes and corn.
Portfolio Diet for diabetes: foods, benefits and meal tipsA Portfolio Diet for diabetes focuses on adding plant-based foods that work together to help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, support heart health, and fit into a balanced eating pattern for people living with diabetes.
What is reactive hypoglycemia and how do I treat it?If you’re feeling shaky, sweaty, light-headed or suddenly hungry a few hours after eating you could be experiencing reactive hypoglycemia, a drop in blood sugar that happens after a meal.
Tips for staying hydrated in the summer sunWith an ongoing stretch of hot summer days, it’s important for everyone to ensure that they consume plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
Generic semaglutide in Canada: What people with type 2 diabetes need to know
Cortisol and blood sugar: why stress can cause glucose spikesHave you ever noticed higher blood sugar readings when you are stressed? Many people wonder whether cortisol causes high blood sugar, and the answer is yes, it can.
7 best bedtime snacks for keeping blood sugar stable overnightIf you have diabetes, you might benefit from a bedtime snack. However, there are some things to consider first, including whether your blood sugar rises or falls during the night, and what type of snacks are helpful for keeping blood sugar stable overnight.
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