Tag Archives: diabetes

Summer is the season that so many of us look forward to. But hot weather can pose a number of problems for people living with diabetes.

In this first of a four-part series, nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator, Gail MacNeil, discusses the risks, complications and stresses associated with COVID-19 with endocrinologist, Dr. Alanna Weisman, and psychiatrist, Dr. Barry Simon. Here are their insights.

Learn how depression is more common among people with diabetes and can have a serious effect on overall health.

Many people are surprised to learn that skin issues are among the potential complications related to diabetes. Yet one in three people with diabetes will experience a skin issue that is either caused by or affected by diabetes.

Read about target blood glucose levels and how they vary across the course of a day.

Has your pharmacist ever suggested that you could save money by switching to a generic diabetes medication instead of the brand name your health professional has recommended? Most of us have been in this situation and may have had slight concerns about whether to follow the advice.

When people are diagnosed with diabetes, one of the first responses is often “so now I suppose desserts are now banned?” It’s a common misconception. Let’s look at the facts.