Blood circulation is one of the most important functions in the human body. It supplies oxygen to the brain and other organs (e.g. the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver), as well as your arms and legs.
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7 things you need to know about diabetes and heart health
If you have diabetes, it’s important to pay attention to your heart health. Heart disease is a common complication of diabetes. In fact, people with diabetes are 3 times more likely to die of heart disease compared to those who don’t have diabetes. The good news is that there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk.
Insulin and hypoglycemia: are all insulins the same?
There are many different types of insulin available today; some of them may make people more prone to episodes of hypoglycemia. Read this expert blog to learn about the onset and action of insulins used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Environmental toxins and diabetes: what are the health risks?
A number of studies have shown a relationship between environmental toxins and the risk of diabetes. These toxins can occur naturally or through industrial and manufacturing processes.
10 fruits and vegetables you can find year-round in Canada
Summer may seem like a distant memory these days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t fill your plate with some delicious, fruits and vegetables all the same. In fact, here are 10 home-grown fruits and vegetables available year-round in Canada.
Cloud-based diabetes care: charting your own path
The world today is all about instant communication. Sharing data via cloud-based systems allows us to have access to all our information regardless of which device we’re using