If you take insulin and will be travelling across time zones, it is best to see your healthcare team, with your itinerary and current dosing schedule, at least a month before you leave.
Management
Kidneys …seven miles of blood vessels. Protect them!
Diabetes affects blood vessels. The kidneys are little powerhouses full of blood vessels, so they are particularly susceptible to harm.
Understanding lipohypertrophy: how to avoid injection site bumps
Are you wondering what those lumps are where you inject your insulin? Is your blood sugar high one day and low the next, despite eating the same thing and nothing else really changing? Does it seem like your insulin isn’t working?
Current trends in diabetes management in Canada: what you should know
There are many developments and innovations occurring in diabetes management in Canada. Read this expert blog to learn more about these trends.
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.
