When you have diabetes, low-impact exercise is one of the best forms of physical activity to keep your blood sugar levels under control. Here’s a look at some of the benefits of low-impact exercise for diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes meal planning
Discover how healthy eating can help people with type 2 diabetes meet diabetes management targets. Find out how a diabetes meal plan and food portion control can help you eat well and live well.
What do ‘high in’ food labels really mean?
When grocery shopping, you may have seen the ‘high in’ black and white symbol with the magnifying glass that has been added to many Canadian packaged foods.
Insulin resistance: what it is and how to prevent it
Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise.
Medication interactions with grapefruit
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice have been associated with a number of drug interactions.
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke – the important connection you need to know about
Heart disease and stroke are common complications of diabetes. In fact, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who don’t have the condition.
