Members of the alumni group of the Diabetes, Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle Program were reflecting on their experiences from previous winters and the challenges they faced in managing their diabetes.
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Does cold turkey work when you’re trying to quit smoking?
For smokers who want to stop, quitting permanently is the desired outcome. But is quitting smoking cold turkey the right way to go about it? Some people believe that going cold turkey is the best route, because it allows nicotine to leave your system quickly. Others believe that going cold turkey makes withdrawal symptoms so […]
Julia Pesek: Equestrian and diabetes hero!
Julia Pesek is an accomplished equestrian who is living with type 1 diabetes, and she uses both of these life experiences to contribute to her community.
Alicia McGriskin: top cop, top mom!
Alicia McGriskin has lived – and lived well! – with diabetes since her diagnosis at 12 years old.
Getting the help you need to quit smoking
You don’t have to do it alone! Wherever you live in Canada, there are resources available to help you quit smoking.
Jordan DePape: hockey star and diabetes hero!
Jordan DePape is a brilliant hockey player, an avid volunteer for diabetes and other worthy causes, a full-time university student, and he has type 1 diabetes! How’s that for a full, rich life?
