More Canadians are turning to protein powders to supplement their diet. What are the benefits and risks of protein powders for people with diabetes?
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Heart and Kidney Health Connection: What You Need to Know
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects one in 10, or approximately four million Canadians. Diabetes is the largest contributor to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). It is estimated that CKD affects two in five patients with type 2 diabetes.
Understanding the stages of type 1 diabetes: from early detection to diagnosis
Type 1 diabetes doesn’t develop overnight – it progresses through several stages before a person shows symptoms or requires insulin.
Type 1 diabetes and family history: what we know about risk and the autoimmune nature
While type 1 diabetes (T1D) can run in families, most people who develop it don’t have a known family history. This article explores how genetics and the immune system play a role in risk
Key facts on diabetes and bladder control
Whether it’s a constant urge to urinate or leaks when you least expect it, bladder control issues are a common complication of diabetes that’s not often discussed.
10 reasons to do these 10 workday exercises
If you have a desk job, it might seem impossible to do anything but sit all day to get your work done. But even just a few minutes of activity every 30 to 60 minutes can have a positive effect on your health.
