Diabetes medications are an important tool in diabetes management. They can help keep blood glucose levels on target when used in combination with healthy eating, regular physical activity and, importantly, weight management.
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Disposal of sharps and unused medications
Each year, approximately 7 million syringes are used at home in Canada for healthcare purposes. Improper disposal of syringes and other sharps poses a health hazard for community and sanitation workers.
Diabetes and seasonal allergies
As the warmer weather returns in spring, so do seasonal allergies (also known as hayfever or seasonal allergic rhinitis).
Blood glucose monitoring: to check and when to check? That is the question!
Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has been around for over 50 years. In fact, I think sometimes it may be taken for granted.
Do random blood glucose tests help?
Regular blood glucose testing is important for people with diabetes, but are random blood glucose tests also helpful?
Diabetes and insomnia
If you suffer from diabetes and insomnia, there are a few things that might be causing it. Diabetes and sleep are very closely linked