The word hangry came into common usage about 20 years ago. In grammatical terms it is known as a portmanteau, meaning that it is a combination or mashup of 2 words – in this case, ‘hungry’ and ‘angry’. So, hangry means that you are feeling angry because you are very hungry!
hypoglycemia
Updated guidelines for managing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Diabetes Canada recently released updated guidelines on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This update is important because hypoglycemia is a common and a potentially dangerous complication of diabetes.
Tips for travel with diabetes
Many people with diabetes become anxious at the thought of travelling.
Diabetes and fasting? Yes or no? How to do it more safely
On occasion, people with diabetes are required to fast. This may be in preparation for a test or for religious reasons.
5 steps to reduce concerns about hypoglycemia
Having an episode of hypoglycemia is a common fear for people with diabetes. Read about 5 steps you can take to reduce concerns about hypoglycemia in this expert blog.
Low blood sugar-should we worry?
Hypoglycemia or low blood sugar is defined as a blood sugar level of less than 4.0 mmol/L in people with diabetes who are treated with either insulin or medications that cause insulin to be produced such as glyburide or Diamicron®.
