Blood glucose monitoring is one of the most important tools to help keep diabetes in check and reduce the risk of complications. Knowing the benefits, many family members and friends of people with diabetes cant resist nagging about the rules.
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Is there a diabetic shoe?
People with diabetes need to protect their feet, especially if they have had the condition for some time. That’s because nerve damage (known as “neuropathy”) can cause reduced sensation in the feet. Proper shoes offer support and protection for your feet. Read on to learn more about diabetic shoes.
Differences between continuous glucose monitoring systems in Canada
Continuous glucose monitoring systems have become more commonly used in recent years by Canadians living with diabetes. There are various systems available, which have many similarities
When basal insulin is not enough for managing your type 2 diabetes
Are you using insulin to manage your type 2 diabetes? Are you reaching your blood glucose targets? You may wonder, what is next after insulin?
The costs of diabetes
The financial costs for managing diabetes can be insurmountable, especially for those without a private medical insurance plan.
Diabetes and hair loss
While we all lose a little hair every single day, finding large quantities of hair on your pillow, hairbrush or in the shower, could be a signal that you’re losing more than average. Diabetes may be the culprit for your hair loss.
