Only 7% of youth under 19 in Canada meet the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (CPAG). Is your teen in this worryingly small group? If not, youve come to the right place! Check out our tips and ideas to get your teen moving.
Things to lift your spirits about living with diabetes
Living with diabetes brings a world of challenges, its true. But there are also some real benefits to enjoy about the diabetes lifestyle.
Top 10 tips for remembering diabetes medications
Never miss a medication again. Check out these top 10 tips for remembering to take diabetes medications.
Disposal of sharps and unused medications
Each year, approximately 7 million syringes are used at home in Canada for healthcare purposes. Improper disposal of syringes and other sharps poses a health hazard for community and sanitation workers.
What’s so important about the Clinical Practice Guidelines for diabetes?
Many people don’t even know the diabetes Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) exist, yet the CPG’s are extremely important in diabetes care. Simply put, they form the basis of what healthcare professionals do in terms of managing a patient’s diabetes.
Coping with the diagnosis of diabetes in a child
The diagnosis of diabetes in a child usually brings a rollercoaster of emotions for parents. Know that this is normal, and that you will adjust over time.