High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, can happen when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the body’s insulin.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for diabetes depression
As a social worker working with individuals with diabetes, I have become more aware of how depression, and anxiety are common symptoms.
Supporting a person with diabetes
As a social worker I meet individuals who have diabetes in counseling sessions and in educational classes. In each setting we talk about the emotional roller coaster ride these individuals may go through
Supporting a family member with diabetes
Do you sometimes feel you are doing it all? You spend your life running from one challenge to another, supporting a family member with diabetes in the midst of keeping your own life on track.
Diabetes management: how are we doing in Canada?
Management of blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure are important for people with diabetes. How do Canadians rate with respect to these parameters? Read this article to learn more about the state of diabetes management in Canada.
Share your blood glucose diary with your health care team
You can keep in touch with your healthcare professional with the CONTOUR® Diabetes App. If you use the CONTOUR®NEXT ONE meter, you can quickly send a PDF copy of your results to your healthcare professional to aid in a remote consultation, and help you keep your diabetes management on track.
