Insulin is often associated with weight gain, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. Read here for tips on avoiding weight gain after starting insulin.
Medication
Birth control and diabetes
Birth control is an important issue for a woman with diabetes, as there are greater risks to the woman and her baby if the pregnancy is unplanned. Knowing the options and choosing the best birth control method is critical to ensure good reproductive health.
Medication review with your pharmacist: what, who and how
If you are taking prescription medications for chronic health conditions (such as diabetes), you may be eligible for a one-on-one consultation with your pharmacist to review your medication regimen.
Diabetes and herbs
On top of regular exercise, a healthy diet and medication, herbs may be another way to help you keep your diabetes in check. Learn more about diabetes and herbs here.
Managing diabetes with insulin
Insulin is one of the many tools that are used to manage diabetes. People living with type 1 diabetes must take insulin, as their bodies are no longer able to produce it. People living with type 2 diabetes may be prescribed insulin to help control their blood sugar more effectively.
Managing insulin with increased activity during travel
Some time ago one of our readers asked a question about managing insulin with increased activity during travel…
