Each year, approximately 7 million syringes are used at home in Canada for healthcare purposes. Improper disposal of syringes and other sharps poses a health hazard for community and sanitation workers.
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Diabetes and seasonal allergies
As the warmer weather returns in spring, so do seasonal allergies (also known as hayfever or seasonal allergic rhinitis).
Top Canadian-grown foods that are good for diabetes
Did you know that there is a plethora of Canadian-grown foods that can be an excellent part of your diabetes diet? Canada grows some 50 varieties of apples alone and produces some of the best sustainable fresh and frozen seafood products in North America.
Blood glucose monitoring: to check and when to check? That is the question!
Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has been around for over 50 years. In fact, I think sometimes it may be taken for granted.
Do random blood glucose tests help?
Regular blood glucose testing is important for people with diabetes, but are random blood glucose tests also helpful?
Warm up cool down exercises
Warming up before exercise and cooling down afterward are essential steps in any fitness routine. These practices help prepare your body for physical activity and support recovery afterward.
