The holidays are a great time for getting family and friends together for good conversation, music and delicious foods, of course.
Healthy Living
Be compassionate to yourself as you manage your diabetes
Living with diabetes can be extremely emotionally difficult. Learn how to be compassionate to yourself as you manage your diabetes by becoming aware of your feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
10 mindful and healthy ways to celebrate the holidays this year
As the holidays approach, life’s current stresses and future uncertainties may be putting a damper on any merriment. But here are 10 mindful ways to help you enjoy a healthy, happy holiday this year, which is especially important when you have diabetes.
How emotional well-being impacts diabetes management
Your state of emotional well-being can affect many aspects of your diabetes management. Fortunately, there are coping strategies you can use to deal with emotional issues.
Emotional eating and diabetes
Emotional eating, a behavior often linked to stress and emotions, can significantly impact the well-being of individuals with diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
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.