How do I know if I am at a healthy weight? Your waist size and body mass index can help determine your healthy weight.
Diabetes Overview Articles
What’s the connection between stroke and diabetes?
People with diabetes are two to four times as likely to have a stroke compared to those without. They’re also at higher risk of a having a stroker earlier and with more severe outcomes.
What causes diabetes?
Even though diabetes may be caused by many of the same factors as other chronic conditions, people with diabetes often face stigma because there are misconceptions around what causes the disease.
4 tips from seniors on living with diabetes
The good news is, more and more of us are reaching our senior years. But that also means more of us are living with diabetes. In fact, the research shows that nearly half of people in Canada with type 2 diabetes are over the age of 65.
Prediabetes menu plan
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes, you may be wondering if there is a special diet that you should follow. People with prediabetes don’t need any special foods different than anyone else. The most important thing you can do is eat healthy foods and plan your weekly meals accordingly.
10 key facts about type 2 diabetes
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the information around diabetes out there, you’ve come to the right place. Here are 10 facts about type 2 diabetes worth putting on your radar.