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.
Diabetes Overview Articles
Is there a way to determine if I am at risk for diabetes?
If you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, an important step you can take is to do a diabetes risk assessment. Read on to learn more about assessing your risk for diabetes.
10 warning signs of prediabetes
Similar to type 2 diabetes, there are usually no symptoms; however, there are warning signs for prediabetes that may mean you are at higher risk. Here are 10 warning signs of prediabetes.
My routine blood glucose test result: what does it mean?
If you are at risk for diabetes, your family doctor will want you to have a routine blood glucose test at regular intervals.
Diabetes for two…diabetes diagnosis during pregnancy
There are several types of ‘diabetes in pregnancy’. Diabetes can sometimes present for the first time during a pregnancy. This type, which is usually picked up by a routine test about half way through the pregnancy, is called gestational diabetes.
What are the risks of having gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes is a temporary form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is estimated that 3% to 20% of women across Canada will develop gestational diabetes every year. So what are the risks of having gestational diabetes?
