Recognizing symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be challenging, especially since there are often no symptoms in the early stages.
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The joys of ginger in a diabetes diet
Ginger dates all the way back to ancient times when people used the flowering plant in cooking and medicine. Today, ginger is still a popular spice used to flavour foods, but it’s also showing promise in helping people better manage their diabetes.
7 best bedtime snacks for keeping blood sugar stable overnight
If 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.
Understanding biologic and biosimilar medications
Biologic medications are unique. Many of them have been a major breakthrough in treating chronic medical conditions and have improved the quality of life for many people.
Diabetes for two…diabetes diagnosis during pregnancy
There are several types of ‘diabetes in pregnancy’. Diabetes can sometimes present for the first time during a pregnancy. This type, which is usually picked up by a routine test about half way through the pregnancy, is called gestational diabetes.
What are the risks of having gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is estimated that 3% to 20% of women across Canada will develop gestational diabetes every year. So what are the risks of having gestational diabetes?
