Have you ever felt like you are on an emotional roller coaster when you see your blood glucose (sugar) readings going up and down with no clear explanation? You’re not alone!
Living Well With Diabetes -Articles
Exercise guidelines for Canadians
Many professional groups and leading researchers from around the world were involved in the development of physical activity guidelines for Canadians, along with input from more than 700 national and international stakeholders.
Advocating for better diabetes care from your healthcare team
People living with diabetes have unique healthcare needs. They may have been living with diabetes for a long time and have experienced diabetes burnout, and years of inflexible lifestyle and medication routines (for example, diet, exercise and blood glucose testing and complex medication regimens).
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.
How does insulin fit into diabetes treatment?
Insulin that is injected into the body is a replacement or supplement to your body’s natural insulin, and is used to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes and sexual health: what’s the connection?
People with diabetes are often reminded to have regular check-ups for their eyes, kidneys and feet to detect any changes that may result from consistently high blood glucose levels.
