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Diabetes Care Community is privileged to have the following Canadian leading health care professionals write blogs for our community. These diabetes experts have been engaged for many years in helping people with diabetes lead healthier lives. Their blogs include ideas and advice for a healthy diet, self-management, medication and monitoring, physical activity and emotional support.
Diabetes Care Community
3d ago
Healthy eating is a cornerstone of diabetes management, but people newly diagnosed with the condition might not know how to create a meal plan.
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Diabetes Care Community
1w ago
In the middle of winter and especially after a major snowstorm, some people may give in to the temptation to stay indoors and escape the elements.
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Diabetes Care Community
2w ago
A number of studies have shown a relationship between environmental toxins and the risk of diabetes. These toxins can occur naturally or through industrial and manufacturing processes.
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Diabetes Care Community
3w ago
Diabetes affects millions of people in Canada, and insulin therapy is often a central component of its management.
The post Once-weekly insulin: a new option for Canadians with diabetes appeared first on Diabetes Care Community ..read more
Diabetes Care Community
3w ago
If you’ve ever had curry dishes or sampled certain types of mustard, you’ve likely tried turmeric.
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Diabetes Care Community
3w ago
If you’re worried about gaining weight after quitting smoking, check out the tips for reducing food cravings in expert blog from Joanne Lewis, Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator.
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Diabetes Care Community
1M ago
Life gets so busy, and the temptation to pick up fast food while you’re working or on the run is appealing. However, while it takes a bit of time to prepare healthy foods to pack and go, the flavours and nutritional rewards are worth it!
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Diabetes Care Community
1M ago
Exercise plays a key role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for everyone, but it is particularly crucial for individuals with diabetes. Therefore, understanding how to manage physical injuries caused by exercise is essential.
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Diabetes Care Community
1M ago
Picture a food you love. Now imagine being told you should never eat that food again. When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, this is often the message they perceive from those around them - especially when it comes to carbohydrates.
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Diabetes Care Community
2M ago
When it comes to managing diabetes, there’s plenty of advice: eat fewer carbs, exercise more and lose weight if needed. If you have type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably heard it all. But should probiotics also be a part of your management plan?
The post Pre and probiotics – how they may help manage type 2 diabetes appeared first on Diabetes Care Community ..read more