For people living with type 2 diabetes, the routines are pretty well-known – eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and take medication as prescribed. But what many people might not know is that, despite their best efforts, complications of diabetes may occur. One of the primary complications of diabetes is heart disease, which can actually be present when diabetes is diagnosed or happen any time thereafter.
Inspirational stories
Life isn’t always fair, and sometimes, it can be very disheartening. If you are living with diabetes, you know that fact probably better than anyone. When you are feeling that managing your diabetes is just too difficult and you need some encouragement, turn to this section of our website and read inspirational stories about people just like you – people who have struggled to overcome challenges and succeed to live a full life and follow their dreams. You can do it too!
Wayne: go with the flow
Canadians with type 1 and 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Wayne reflects on living with diabetes.
Warren: muster the courage to share your condition
Canadians with type 1 and 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Warren reflects on living with diabetes.
Rishma: you have a life to lead as well
Canadians with type 1 and 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Rishma reflects on caregiving for her father who lives with diabetes.
Renira: let’s keep driving
Canadians with type 1 and 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Renira reflects on living with diabetes.
Nadege: Taking control of my life!
Canadians with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Nadege reflects on living with diabetes.
