Insulin that is injected into the body is a replacement or supplement to your body’s natural insulin, and is used to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
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Coping strategies for a diabetes diagnosis
Our mental health is intrinsically linked with our physical health; when we have a change in one domain, we experience a shift in the other. Getting a diagnosis of diabetes can result in a range of emotions, especially around the time of diagnosis.
Eating out can work!
Eating out nowadays is a fairly common occurrence and people living with diabetes are no exception. According to food consumption statistics, we spend about 50% more on eating out today than we did 30 years ago.
The impact of sunlight and time changes on blood sugar levels: what you should know
The amount of sunlight a person is exposed to can affect their risk of diabetes. If you already have diabetes, it can affect your management of the condition. Daylight saving time (DST) can also affect your blood sugar.
Halloween tips for people with diabetes
Just because Halloween is synonymous with sugary treats doesn’t mean children (and adults) with diabetes can’t celebrate in some ghoulish fun. Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones celebrate Halloween without sending blood sugar levels out of whack.
An introduction to key diabetes terms and what they mean
If you have diabetes, no doubt you’ve heard some key diabetes terms that keep cropping up in reading materials and in conversations with your healthcare providers. Here are some of the most common ones and what they mean, so you’ll always be in the loop.
