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About Us

Welcome to Diabetes Care Community, where, since 2011, we've been proudly supporting Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes on their journey to better health. Over the past year alone, our website has welcomed over one and a half million visitors, drawn by our commitment to providing comprehensive resources and support. At Diabetes Care Community, our [...]

Physical activity ideas for when you’re stuck indoors

April 27, 2021 by Diabetes Care

When the temperature dips and it’s uncomfortable to go outside, there is a tendency to retreat to the pleasures of the couch.

Filed Under: Exercise planning, Overcoming barriers, Physical Activity

Diabetes and weight management: why is it such a struggle to keep pounds off?

April 24, 2021 by Dr. Maureen Clement

When I look back at the blog that I wrote about weight management several years ago, I – like many healthcare professionals – tried to boil the solution of weight loss down to a simple equation of fewer calories in/more calories out.

Filed Under: Living Well With Diabetes -Articles, Management Tagged With: healthy weight, vegan

Hearing loss: causes, types and diagnosis

March 4, 2021 by Diabetes Care

Hearing loss is defined as the reduced ability to hear sounds. It can occur at any age and can happen gradually or very suddenly. The symptoms of hearing loss may be mild, moderate or severe.

Filed Under: Living Well With Diabetes -Articles, Management, Managing complications Tagged With: causes of hearing loss, hearing

Self-Management Resources

This section is dedicated to giving you the tools that will help empower you to better manage your diabetes. The resources are provided for educational purposes only and should not be used for a diagnosis or recommended treatment. Please feel free to get your diabetes health care provider’s opinion about any of these resources. Blood [...]

Blood Glucose Monitoring Resources

Find resources and instructional videos, links to user guides and other information to get the most out of your blood glucose meter. Contour Next One Doing your first test A step-by-step video on how to use your blood glucose meter Watch Video Contour Next One Sharing Blood Glucose Reports With Healthcare Professionals Learn how to [...]