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In addition to healthy eating and regular physical activity, there are several things you can do to help you live well with diabetes.
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Detox diets and diabetesA number of detoxification diets and regimens – sometimes called “detoxes” or “cleanses” – have been suggested as ways for you to remove toxins from your body, lose weight and promote good health.
What is glucagon and when is it used?Glucagon is a hormone released from the pancreas that raises a person’s blood sugar by converting stored glycogen in the liver into glucose.
Diabetes and seasonal allergiesAs the warmer weather returns in spring, so do seasonal allergies (also known as hayfever or seasonal allergic rhinitis).
Top Canadian-grown foods that are good for diabetesDid you know that there is a plethora of Canadian-grown foods that can be an excellent part of your diabetes diet? Canada grows some 50 varieties of apples alone and produces some of the best sustainable fresh and frozen seafood products in North America.
Exercise plan for diabetes - daily, weekly, monthlyIf you make a plan to exercise regularly, you’re more likely to keep at it and see its benefits. Making a daily, weekly and even monthly exercise plan is a good way to ensure that you get fit and stay fit!
Diabetes and juicingAre you concerned that you’re not eating enough fruits and vegetables? Are you trying to find a better way to control your blood sugar levels or a quick way to lose weight? Perhaps you think that juicing might be the solution.
Antioxidant-rich foods could reduce type 2 diabetesDid you know that antioxidant-rich foods could reduce type 2 diabetes?
Meal planning for diabetes and kidney diseaseUp to 50% of people with diabetes demonstrate signs of kidney damage in their lifetime, so managing kidney disease along with diabetes is quite common.
5 top picks on the fast-food menuFor the most part, individuals with diabetes are advised to steer clear of fast-food. But lets face it, there are times when even the most motivated person is going to end up facing a fast-food menu. So what are the best choices when this happens?
Diabetes and circulatory problemsBlood circulation is one of the most important functions in the human body. It supplies oxygen to the brain and other organs (e.g. the heart, kidneys, lungs and liver), as well as your arms and legs.
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