Helping your patients quit smoking permanently involves a number of approaches, including addressing the stages of change, providing motivational support and offering counselling. Read this article to learn more.
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Building your own quit plan
Let’s face it: quitting smoking is really hard! Breaking free from an addiction is probably one of the most difficult things a person can do.
Exercise and kids with type 1 diabetes
Whether they have diabetes or not, exercise is important for kids. However, there are some things to think about if you have a child with type 1 diabetes.
Stem cell treatment for diabetic kidney disease: the future is now
The kidney plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body, while ensuring that the needed elements are retained. For reasons that are not certain, high blood glucose levels cause a build-up of scar tissue in the kidney that prevents it from being able to filter blood in the way that it normally does.
Sébastien Sasseville: outstanding athlete and motivational speaker!
Sébastien Sasseville is a motivational speaker with type 1 diabetes, who uses his experiences to inspire and empower people to meet their challenges head-on and realize their full potential. Read all about his journeys here.
Michael Thornton: international soccer star!
Michael Thornton is a Canadian teenager with type 1 diabetes who has been living his dream of playing league soccer in Spain for the past three years. Read all about his journey here