The immune system plays an important role in your body. It protects you from harmful agents that could make you ill.
Management
The pros and cons of using body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used measure of body fat in adults. Maintaining a healthy weight and a normal BMI may help ensure your diabetes is well-managed and reduce your risk of complications.
BMI Calculator
Discover more about your body with our simple BMI Calculator. Just enter your height and weight, and let our tool do the rest.
What type of sugar is best for blood sugar?
Avoiding sugar is the most common diet concern for people living with diabetes. It’s usually the first piece of advice given to them when they are diagnosed.
How to engage with family and friends about weight and weight stigma
When you live with diabetes you are not just coping with a chronic condition, you are navigating an illness that comes with the burden of stigma related to weight.
Diabetes and wound care
Paying close attention to wounds is important for people with diabetes. Common types of wounds include diabetic foot ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers and pressure ulcers.
