Have you met with a diabetes education team? Do you know what the role of a diabetes education team is? You may be thinking, “Why do I even need a team?”
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7 Canadian bad lifestyle habits for people with diabetes
Despite our best intention to live a healthy life with diabetes, bad habits can sometimes creep in. While a treat or indulgence is okay every once in a while, a steady stream of unhealthy behaviours can disrupt your diabetes management.
Simple habit changes that make exercising easier
I’m sure I’m not the first (or even the tenth!) person to tell you that exercise is a critical tool for managing diabetes. If you exercise regularly, great! If not, what’s stopping you? Lack of time? Motivation?
Blood pressure targets for people with diabetes
People with diabetes are at risk of high blood pressure. That’s why it’s important to know your blood pressure targets and strive to reach them.
Continuous glucose monitoring: is it right for me?
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a newer, accurate way to understand your glucose levels. Read this expert article to learn more about continuous glucose monitoring.
Diabetes health checks to add to your calendar
Routine diabetes health checks are an important way that your healthcare team can assess your diabetes management and your risk for complications. Read this article to learn more about diabetes health checks.
