The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all in many ways, but those living with diabetes have been affected even more profoundly. Eating and physical activity patterns, and the routines of life that foster mental health stability, have all been disrupted.
Management
Early diabetes treatment intervention is better
Achieving your A1C target can help you prevent or delay diabetes complications. This may mean taking one or more medications, in conjunction with healthy eating and weight loss. Read this expert blog to learn more about early diabetes treatment intervention.
Diabetes health checks to add to your calendar
Routine diabetes health checks are an important way that your healthcare team can assess your diabetes management and your risk for complications. Read this article to learn more about diabetes health checks.
Diabetes and weight management: why is it such a struggle to keep pounds off?
When I look back at the blog that I wrote about weight management several years ago, I – like many healthcare professionals – tried to boil the solution of weight loss down to a simple equation of fewer calories in/more calories out.
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.
Hearing loss: causes, types and diagnosis
Hearing loss is defined as the reduced ability to hear sounds. It can occur at any age and can happen gradually or very suddenly. The symptoms of hearing loss may be mild, moderate or severe.