You may have heard that there is a connection between diabetes and cardiovascular (heart) disease. This expert blog describes the various types of heart disease, why there is a connection with diabetes and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.
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Type 2 diabetes – time to start insulin? Ten things to ask your diabetes healthcare provider
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that carries glucose into the cells of your body to be used for energy.
Diabetes and extreme weather: The pitfalls of high temperatures for people with diabetes
Extreme weather conditions – especially hot temperatures – can have negative effects on the human body, particularly for people with a chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension. Read more about these effects in this expert blog.
Physical activity and foot care
You are undoubtedly aware of the importance of regular activity for people with diabetes. Regular exercise can control blood glucose levels, improve circulation and muscle strength, help maintain optimum weight, and generally promote a sense of wellbeing.
Benefits of a continuous glucose monitoring system
Continuous glucose monitoring has many benefits, such as identifying trends in the change in blood glucose seen with exercise or the food you eat.
Diabetes onset
Diabetes onset differs between type 1 and type 2. Read about the differences in this article.
