Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects one in 10, or approximately four million Canadians. Diabetes is the largest contributor to end stage kidney disease (ESKD). It is estimated that CKD affects two in five patients with type 2 diabetes.
Managing complications
Key facts on diabetes and bladder control
Whether it’s a constant urge to urinate or leaks when you least expect it, bladder control issues are a common complication of diabetes that’s not often discussed.
Risk factors and warning signs for diabetes-related eye damage
There is a strong link between diabetes and eye damage (also known as diabetic retinopathy). That’s why it’s important for people with diabetes
Management of hearing loss
If you have been noticing that your hearing is not as sharp as it used to be, you’re not alone. Read this article to find out more about hearing loss and what to do if you suspect that you may have hearing loss.
Take charge of your kidney health
Are you aware that nearly 50% of people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) related to their diabetes? Left untreated, this can lead to kidney failure.
What’s that smell? Or is your nose playing tricks on you?
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy life’s pleasures—it also keeps us safe by alerting us to dangers such as smoke or a gas leak. When you have diabetes, this vital sense can sometimes be impacted.
