Living Well With Diabetes -Articles

Kidney disease is a common complication of diabetes, and diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease in Canada. It is estimated that 50% of people with diabetes will have signs of kidney damage in their lifetime. Read on to learn if it is possible to reverse diabetic kidney disease.

It’s always a good idea to get a flu shot, to protect yourself and those who you come in contact with. This year, in the face of COVID-19, it’s especially important that everyone – particularly people with diabetes – get the flu shot. Read on to learn about diabetes and the flu shot.

Living with diabetes is a fine balance between avoiding high blood sugars, which can cause complications, and low blood sugars (hypoglycemia), which can interfere with your quality of life and in some cases cause serious harm.

Wondering whether to get the flu shot this year? Stop wondering – get the shot! Here are five great reasons.

If you are regularly checking your blood glucose levels, you can get the most out of your efforts by learning what the results mean.

If you are at risk for severe hypoglycemia, there are some important things you can do to prevent and manage it. Read on to learn about 6 best practices to manage low blood sugar emergencies.

Diabetes research is ongoing, and some amazing developments in the diagnosis and management of diabetes are coming your way. Here are 10 diabetes breakthroughs you should know about!