Exercise is one of the best things you can do to help manage your diabetes, and there are a number of reasons why.
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The glycemic index for diabetes diet
What is the glycemic index? The glycemic index is a scale that ranks foods containing carbohydrate by how much they raise blood sugar levels. The glycemic index is calculated by comparing carbohydrate-containing foods to a standard or reference food. The reference food is either glucose or white bread. The glycemic index for one slice of [...]
Genetics of diabetes
The genetics of diabetes – as well as other hereditary components of the disease – are important for you to know. We’ll address the genes involved in type 1 and type 2 diabetes in this article.
Can diabetes be prevented in children?
Not that long ago, it was believed that children were only affected by type 1 diabetes. The reality, however, is that there are now many more children with type 2 diabetes as well.
Navigating the healthcare system in Canada for managing diabetes
The healthcare system in Canada for managing diabetes has a number of features that are addressed in this article, including the coverage for medications and supplies, as well as benefits, gaps and limitations.
Eight great reasons for physical activity
If you have diabetes, you probably know that it’s important to engage in regular physical activity. But do you know why?
