Unfortunately, having diabetes means you’re more likely to develop heart disease, and have an increased risk for stroke and heart attack. But by managing your diabetes and maintaining some healthy lifestyle habits, you can still do lots to protect your heart for the long-term.
Diabetes Overview Articles
What are the blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes?
Blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes are generally the same as other adults with type 2 diabetes.
Prediabetes – tips for living a healthy life
Have you or someone close to you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes? Check out these tips and ideas for living healthily with the condition.
Obesity and diabetes are linked but you can reduce your chances of onset and complications
Ever wondered if there is a connection between obesity and diabetes? The reality is that being obese or even overweight can increase your chances of developing type 2 diabetes, but you can reduce your chances of onset and complications.
Financial assistance and community resource for Canadians living with diabetes
Two years ago, I attended a Diabetes Canada conference and learned that countries such as Brazil and Vietnam have free prescription coverage for individuals living with diabetes.
Do I have diabetes?
In her blog on this site, Dr. Maureen Clement reports that she often diagnoses people with diabetes who have unknowingly had the condition for five years or more. But how do you know if diabetes has crept up on you?
