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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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Physical activity ideas for when you're stuck indoorsWhen the temperature dips and it's uncomfortable to go outside, there is a tendency to retreat to the pleasures of the couch.
Tips to modify breakfast for better blood sugar controlA few simple adjustments to your morning routine, can also support better blood sugar control without requiring a major change in how you eat.
What to do if drugs are left in the freezing cold?Most prescription drugs come with clear storage instructions. Depending on the specific medications, you may be advised to keep them in a cool, dry place or in the fridge.
New Year's resolution check-in: making changes to your diabetes physical activity planDeveloping and sticking to a diabetes physical activity plan is all about finding something you enjoy and making it part of your routine.
The role of diet, exercise and medication for weight reduction in adults with type 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity commonly occur together. In Canada, two-thirds of all adults are overweight or obese, making overweight and obesity the most common chronic conditions in the country.
Setting goals for healthy eatingSetting goals for healthy eating doesn’t have to happen all at once. In fact, if you set and achieve a goal each day – or each week – you’ll have something to celebrate!
A prediabetes exercise program can help prevent type 2 diabetesA prediabetes exercise program can help you prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Read about exercise programs for people with prediabetes in this expert blog.
Continuous glucose monitoring: seeing is believing Can you guess the exact weight of something without a scale? The same applies to guessing what your glucose (sugar) level might be at any given time of the day. However, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices make the invisible, visible.
Recommended vaccines for people with diabetesVaccines are an important way for everyone to stay healthy. They decrease the risk of getting sick, and if you do get sick the illness will be less severe. Vaccines are especially important for people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes
What’s the difference between A1C and blood sugar?The terms A1C and blood sugar are frequently used when talking about diabetes. But what is the difference between A1C and blood sugar, and how do they relate?
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