Learn about stress and its physical effects on the body and discover how this affects people with type 2 diabetes. Understand the stress that comes after diagnosis and the different stresses that caregivers face.
Articles and Blogs
Types of exercise for diabetes
All people with diabetes – whether they have type 1 or type 2 – benefit greatly from exercise. So, what types of exercise for diabetes should you choose?
Supporting a teen with diabetes
There have been some interesting posts in the ‘Connect’ section of this site about the challenges of supporting teens with diabetes.
What type of sugar is best for blood sugar?
Avoiding sugar is the most common diet concern for people living with diabetes. It’s usually the first piece of advice given to them when they are diagnosed.
Self-monitoring your blood pressure
High blood pressure – also called hypertension – increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s important to keep blood pressure within diabetes management targets.
Diabetes and wound care
Paying close attention to wounds is important for people with diabetes. Common types of wounds include diabetic foot ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers and pressure ulcers.
