When thinking about diabetes management and healthy eating, carbohydrates get all the attention. Fat, however, is also important for people with diabetes. In order to understand how fat fits into a healthy eating plan, it is important to understand the different types of fat and their effects on our body.
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Are lemons good for diabetes?
There’s good reason the early explorers used to pack lemons on lengthy voyages to prevent and treat diseases. High in vitamin C, fibre and other nutrients, lemons provide essential health benefits, whether you have diabetes or not. Here’s a look at the health perks of lemons and some inspiration on how to add more of them to your diabetes diet.
In praise of swimming
Swimming is an aerobic exercise, which involves continuous, rhythmic movements of large muscle groups. Read on to learn about 7 benefits of swimming for people with diabetes.
Bill C-19 and type 1 diabetes tax credits
Bill C-19 is an act of legislation that includes changes to the Canadian disability tax credit. Passed by the Parliament of Canada in June 2022, Bill C-19 stipulates that people who have type 1 diabetes automatically qualify for the disability tax credit.
The science behind yoga
As outlined in previous blogs, there are many benefits obtained from a combination of aerobic and resistance training. So, what does yoga offer that is different? Why are more and more people attracted to this discipline of exercise?
Your ‘to do list’ for keeping your heart healthy
Heart health is very important for people with diabetes, since there is a higher risk of heart disease than for people who don’t have diabetes.