Tag Archives: diabetes

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.

Picture a food you love. Now imagine being told you should never eat that food again. When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, this is often the message they perceive from those around them - especially when it comes to carbohydrates.

Unsweetened, No Added Sugar, Sugar-Free, Less Sugar. Think they all mean the same thing? Not really! Nutrition claims for sugar can be very misleading and confusing.