Living with diabetes can be extremely emotionally difficult. Learn how to be compassionate to yourself as you manage your diabetes by becoming aware of your feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
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How emotional well-being impacts diabetes management
Your state of emotional well-being can affect many aspects of your diabetes management. Fortunately, there are coping strategies you can use to deal with emotional issues.
Is maple syrup okay for people with diabetes?
Maple syrup is delicious and can be enjoyed with pancakes or granola or used as an ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. However, portion control is important.
Emotional eating and diabetes
Emotional eating, a behavior often linked to stress and emotions, can significantly impact the well-being of individuals with diabetes.
Medications that raise your blood sugar
Managing diabetes is a daily challenge that involves a careful balance of diet, exercise and medication. For many individuals living with diabetes, medications play a crucial role in controlling your blood sugar.
Losing it and not finding it again…achieving sustainable weight loss
Losing a modest amount of weight – such as 5% to 10 % of total body weight – can improve the body’s ability to lower blood glucose levels and reduce heart disease risk factors.
