Acanthosis nigricans is a symptom of diabetes that causes dark patches to appear on the skin. It is associated high blood sugar levels.
Living Well With Diabetes -Articles
Weight loss medications: what’s new and what you need to know
Obesity is a chronic health problem that is often progressive and difficult to treat. An estimated 80% to 90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese.
Gut bacteria effects on obesity and diabetes
Did you know that you have 10 times as many bacterial cells in and on your body than you do human cells? That is five pounds of bacteria!
Insulin pump coverage in Canada
Several provinces in Canada cover the costs of insulin pumps for select groups of people with diabetes. Discover if you are eligible.
10 tips for effective communication with your doctor
These days, time is at a premium for most people—and face time with your physician is even more so. In managing your diabetes optimally, it’s important to be able to effectively communicate health concerns to your doctor
Myths about kicking the smoking habit
Although smoking is harmful to everyone, people living with diabetes are already at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, so smoking compounds their risk.
