In fact, for most people, when you’re first diagnosed, your healthcare team will initially recommend healthy behaviour interventions, such as eating healthy and following a regular exercise program, before they initiate medication.
Healthy Living
Diabetes and dried fruit
Dried fruit is fruit that has had almost all of its water content removed. The fruit shrinks during the drying process, making it much more calorie- and carbohydrate-dense than fresh or canned fruit.
Does diabetes affect your bones?
People with diabetes have a higher risk of bone issues, including arthritis, osteoporosis and hip fractures. Read this article to learn more about diabetes and bones.
Storing diabetes medications and supplies in the summer heat
Do you know extreme temperatures will make diabetes medications and blood glucose testing strips lose their effectiveness?
Diabetes and gastroparesis
Many people with diabetes experience minor digestive disorders. For example, almost 60% are affected by constipation.
Diabetes and digestive issues
People with diabetes have a higher risk of gastrointestinal (digestive) issues than those who don’t have the disease. Read on to learn more about diabetes digestive issues.
