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Health Topics...year 2020. There are 3 main kinds of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot make insulin. Everyone with... Read more
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...year 2020. There are 3 main kinds of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot make insulin. Everyone with... Read more
As with any medical diagnosis, receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can trigger a wide-ranging torrent of emotions: nearly-numb denial, frustration, anger and resentment, fear and confusion, depression and grief. Diabetes... Read more
People with diabetes are more at risk of diseases of the mouth than people without diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to keep your blood sugar levels within target... Read more
People with diabetes are more at risk of oral disease than people without diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to maintain good oral care to reduce your risk of... Read more
...your doctor to be screened for diabetes. If you do have diabetes: Have frequent eye check-ups: People with type 1 diabetes who are 15 years of age and older should... Read more
Diabetes can wreak havoc on the body in surprising ways. A person with diabetes may see changes to their energy levels, their weight, or their skin. One change they may... Read more
...damage. In some cases, people need to have their feet or legs amputated due to poor circulation. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 (formerly called insulin-dependent) diabetes.... Read more
People with diabetes need to get to know their feet like – well, like the back of their hand. That’s because the high blood glucose levels common in diabetes can... Read more
Management is different for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Managing type 1 diabetes involves: taking insulin on a daily basis (through injections or an insulin pump) so that your... Read more
...respiratory distress, or even death. The flu can have several effects on your body if you have diabetes: Severe flu infection can result because diabetes can cause your immune system... Read more
The high blood sugar levels common in diabetes can lead to two types of damage that spell trouble for the feet: blood vessel damage: Blood vessel damage can reduce blood... Read more
At some point in their lives, about 1 in 3 people with diabetes will develop a skin disorder related to their diabetes. Just a few factors take the blame for... Read more
Monitoring your blood sugar, maintaining a healthy diet, getting physical activity, following your treatment plan, and checking your feet are all important steps in taking care of your diabetes. But... Read more
At some point in their lives, more than half of those with diabetes will develop a skin disorder related to their condition. Just a few factors take the blame for... Read more
Controlling diabetes is closely linked to diet and lifestyle. Healthy eating Smart food choices help keep blood sugar, weight, and cholesterol in better control. Focus on fewer calories, and eat... Read more
...with type 2 diabetes and worldwide 1 in 11 adults has diabetes. The cost to individuals and their families and to the healthcare system is growing at an epidemic rate.... Read more
...year 2020. There are 3 main kinds of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas cannot make insulin. Everyone with... Read more
Staying positive with diabetes
Health TopicsAs with any medical diagnosis, receiving a diagnosis of diabetes can trigger a wide-ranging torrent of emotions: nearly-numb denial, frustration, anger and resentment, fear and confusion, depression and grief. Diabetes... Read more
Diabetes and dental care
Health TopicsPeople with diabetes are more at risk of diseases of the mouth than people without diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to keep your blood sugar levels within target... Read more
Oral care for people with diabetes
Health TopicsPeople with diabetes are more at risk of oral disease than people without diabetes. If you have diabetes, it’s important to maintain good oral care to reduce your risk of... Read more
Diabetes
Health Topics...your doctor to be screened for diabetes. If you do have diabetes: Have frequent eye check-ups: People with type 1 diabetes who are 15 years of age and older should... Read more
Diabetes: caring for your eyes
Health TopicsDiabetes can wreak havoc on the body in surprising ways. A person with diabetes may see changes to their energy levels, their weight, or their skin. One change they may... Read more
Diabetes detective
Health Topics...damage. In some cases, people need to have their feet or legs amputated due to poor circulation. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 (formerly called insulin-dependent) diabetes.... Read more
Caring for your feet when you have diabetes
Health TopicsPeople with diabetes need to get to know their feet like – well, like the back of their hand. That’s because the high blood glucose levels common in diabetes can... Read more
Managing diabetes
Health TopicsManagement is different for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Managing type 1 diabetes involves: taking insulin on a daily basis (through injections or an insulin pump) so that your... Read more
The flu and diabetes
Health Topics...respiratory distress, or even death. The flu can have several effects on your body if you have diabetes: Severe flu infection can result because diabetes can cause your immune system... Read more
Diabetes and foot care
Health TopicsThe high blood sugar levels common in diabetes can lead to two types of damage that spell trouble for the feet: blood vessel damage: Blood vessel damage can reduce blood... Read more
Diabetes and caring for your skin
Health TopicsAt some point in their lives, about 1 in 3 people with diabetes will develop a skin disorder related to their diabetes. Just a few factors take the blame for... Read more
Diabetes: when to call my health care provider
Health TopicsMonitoring your blood sugar, maintaining a healthy diet, getting physical activity, following your treatment plan, and checking your feet are all important steps in taking care of your diabetes. But... Read more
Diabetes and your skin
Health TopicsAt some point in their lives, more than half of those with diabetes will develop a skin disorder related to their condition. Just a few factors take the blame for... Read more
Nutrition and exercise to control diabetes
Health TopicsControlling diabetes is closely linked to diet and lifestyle. Healthy eating Smart food choices help keep blood sugar, weight, and cholesterol in better control. Focus on fewer calories, and eat... Read more
Pharmasave and UBC aim to reduce medication use in diabetes
Blog...with type 2 diabetes and worldwide 1 in 11 adults has diabetes. The cost to individuals and their families and to the healthcare system is growing at an epidemic rate.... Read more
