So you have heard of type 1 diabetes due to destruction of the islet cells in the pancreas, usually diagnosed in children with a peak age of onset at about age 12. But what is type 1 ½ diabetes?
diabetes
“Should you be eating that?” Exposing diabetes stigma
Stigma arises out of the attitudes, beliefs and assumptions made about those with diabetes by people without diabetes that are part of societal norms.
Transitioning from pediatric to adult care
Transitioning from a pediatrics diabetes program to an adult diabetes program can be exciting and also an unknown, which can be scary for the 18 year old and their parents or caregiver.
Dining out with diabetes
Dining out with diabetes can be a challenging but manageable experience. It requires a bit of planning, mindful choices, and sometimes a bit of assertiveness. Here are some strategies and tips to help make dining out with diabetes both enjoyable and healthful.
Type 2 diabetes prevention programs in Canada
If you are at risk for diabetes or are living with prediabetes, a diabetes prevention program can provide you with valuable information about how to prevent it.
Keeping a food journal can help you lose weight in the new year
A new year often brings new resolutions. For many, a New Year resolution is to lose weight. For some, this resolution is made annually, with little success.
