It is important to manage your pregnancy if you have pre-existing type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
6 long-term diabetes complications and how to prevent them
The list of long-term diabetes complications can be scary. REMEMBER… complications are not due to diabetes BUT are due to poorly managed diabetes.
There is a lot that can be done to prevent problems.
Diabetes and fasting? Yes or no? How to do it more safely
On occasion, people with diabetes are required to fast. This may be in preparation for a test or for religious reasons.
A healthy smile can help protect your heart! Diabetes and oral care.
The link between diabetes and dental problems runs in both directions: if you have high blood sugar levels, you are more likely to have dental problems; if you have a dental infection, it can be a hidden cause of high blood sugar levels. Diabetes and oral care is an important part of your diabetes management plan.
Taking a holiday with diabetes
Taking a holiday with diabetes can be a great break, and being prepared ahead of time usually helps make travel go more smoothly.
Diabetes tests…What do they mean? When are they done?
Good diabetes care that helps the person living with diabetes avoid complications, involves regular diabetes-focused visits with their family doctor, nurse practitioner or diabetes specialist.
