There are many developments and innovations occurring in diabetes management in Canada. Read this expert blog to learn more about these trends.
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Protect your heart! 10 tips for those living with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease than people who aren’t living with the condition. Learn 10 ways to protect your heart.
Acanthosis nigricans: causes, symptoms and treatments you should know about
Acanthosis nigricans is a symptom of diabetes that causes dark patches to appear on the skin. It is associated high blood sugar levels.
Gut bacteria effects on obesity and diabetes
Did you know that you have 10 times as many bacterial cells in and on your body than you do human cells? That is five pounds of bacteria!
10 tips for effective communication with your doctor
These days, time is at a premium for most people—and face time with your physician is even more so. In managing your diabetes optimally, it’s important to be able to effectively communicate health concerns to your doctor
Myths about kicking the smoking habit
Although smoking is harmful to everyone, people living with diabetes are already at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, so smoking compounds their risk.
