While having family members with diabetes will increase your chances of getting the disease yourself, environmental factors also play a key part in causing diabetes.
Diabetes Overview Articles
Where digital diabetes health is going for seniors
A number of new technologies are available to help seniors manage their diabetes. Some of these technologies may be more appropriate than others.
Type 2 diabetes prevention programs in Canada
If you are at risk for diabetes or are living with prediabetes, a diabetes prevention program can provide you with valuable information about how to prevent it.
The top 10 differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
People who aren’t familiar with the disease tend to lump type 1 and type 2 diabetes together. However, nothing could be more misguided! While some of the principles of management may be the same, there are many differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes self-diagnosis in Canada
If you suspect that you have type 2 diabetes, there are some things you can do to help confirm your suspicions before you visit your healthcare team.
Diabetic ketoacidosis: Know the signs and symptoms of this life-threatening situation!
If you take insulin to manage your diabetes, you could be at risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA usually occurs in people with type 1 diabetes, but it has been known to happen in people with type 2
