Carbohydrate-containing foods such as bread, cereal and fruit are the body’s main source of energy. When you eat these foods they turn into glucose (sugar) and the body uses that glucose as fuel.
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Menopause and diabetes
Did you know that a woman spends 30% of her life in menopause and that a third to a half of all women alive today in Canada are in menopause or peri-menopause?
The importance of being grateful
People who are more grateful for their lives tend to be happier and healthier than those who are less grateful.
What is the blood sugar range for prediabetes in Canada?
Before being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your body may provide signals that there is something not quite right with your blood sugar levels. This could mean you have prediabetes.
Managing the heat wave with 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.
How can I check if I have diabetes?
Are you wondering, do I have diabetes? The reality is, anyone can develop this disease. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of signs and symptoms that may signal diabetes and get tested for a proper diagnosis. Here are some key ways to check if you have diabetes or may be at risk for developing it in the future.
