Managing diabetes – no matter where you live in the developed world – follows the same general principles. However, managing diabetes in Canada can be different than in other countries, with respect to clinical practice recommendations, medications and devices. This article highlights some of these differences.
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Managing complications
You may be disheartened to see the long list of long-term complications that can develop with diabetes. However, there are two things to remember that should give you hope. Firstly, most long-term complications are avoidable.
Managing Blood Sugar
In properly managing your blood glucose, it’s important to find the right balance so your levels don’t go too high or too low. The food you eat, whether or not you’ve exercised, the amount of sleep you get, your stress level and alcohol consumption are common factors that can affect your blood sugar levels.
Travelling in high altitudes for people with diabetes
If you are planning an adventurous trip that involves high altitude, such as mountain climbing, there are some things you should know about high altitude and diabetes management before you travel.
Measuring blood sugar levels throughout the day
Should you be measuring blood sugar levels throughout the day? While it’s true that people with diabetes should measure their blood sugar at regular intervals, there are some distinctions regarding how often to test.
6 things you should know about travelling with diabetes
People living with diabetes might be worried about travelling, and what that may mean for the management of their condition. The key to taking the worry out of travelling with diabetes is to plan ahead.
