Meaningful Monitoring
You’ll see the difference with before-and-after testing. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, it is important to manage your blood glucose. Monitoring your blood glucose (or sugar) levels performs an important role in helping you understand what is happening on a day-to-day basis. Remember that one blood glucose value from a check does not tell you the...
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Pros and Cons of going Vegetarian for Diabetes
Have you noticed more veggie meat-free options at your grocery store or favourite restaurants lately? Dairy-free cheese, meatless sausages and plant-based burgers are just a few tasty vegetarian selections that even meat-eaters can enjoy. People choose to go vegetarian for a variety of reasons. Some want to...
Read More Meaningful Monitoring
You’ll see the difference with before-and-after testing. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, it is important to manage your blood glucose. Monitoring your blood glucose (or sugar) levels performs an important role in helping you understand what is happening on a day-to-day basis. Remember that one blood glucose value from a check does not tell you the...
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Overcoming diabetes related stigmas
Did you know that 1 in 18 Australians live with diabetes1? For these Australian’s, diabetes doesn’t quit. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, diabetes can feel complex at times and for some, may have experienced diabetes related stigmas through their journey. Here’s a closer look at some ways that you can overcome diabetes related stigmas in your own diabetes management while also changing the way people around you view diabetes. Talk to like-minded people. Join an online peer support community or a group education session....
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A Sugar-free Halloween: Is it possible?
While every celebration holds new opportunities for a child with diabetes to navigate the season, Halloween is especially challenging. During an occasion known for sweet treats, having diabetes can put a damper on the festivities if you let it. You don't want your child to be excluded from the fun, but you have to protect their health from catastrophic high blood sugar levels. Fortunately, it is possible to navigate the sugary goodies and costumed kids without major health or emotional setbacks. 1. Plan their costume wisely. A...
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Diabetes Can Damage Your Eyes
It’s not a myth: diabetes can really affect eye health. Blood glucose, cholesterol levels and blood pressure are all variables that can cause serious long-term damage and, in the worst-case scenario, blindness. That’s why it’s so important to discuss this issue and focus on prevention. Here’s a quick overview to help you see the big picture. Glaucoma Glaucoma occurs when pressure builds up in the eye and damages the optic nerve and blood vessels. This disease causes a gradual loss of vision, starting with the periphery, and can lead to blindness if it isn’t treated. The major concern...
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Pros and Cons of going Vegetarian for Diabetes
Have you noticed more veggie meat-free options at your grocery store or favourite restaurants lately? Dairy-free cheese, meatless sausages and plant-based burgers are just a few tasty vegetarian selections that even meat-eaters can enjoy. People choose to go vegetarian for a variety of reasons. Some want to...
Read More Meaningful Monitoring
You’ll see the difference with before-and-after testing. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, it is important to manage your blood glucose. Monitoring your blood glucose (or sugar) levels performs an important role in helping you understand what is happening on a day-to-day basis. Remember that one blood glucose value from a check does not tell you the...
Read More Overcoming diabetes related stigmas
Did you know that 1 in 18 Australians live with diabetes1? For these Australian’s, diabetes doesn’t quit. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for some time, diabetes can feel complex at times and for some, may have experienced diabetes related stigmas through their journey. Here’s a closer look at some ways that you can overcome diabetes related stigmas in your own diabetes management while also changing the way people around you view diabetes. Talk to like-minded people. Join an online peer support community or a group education session....
Read More A Sugar-free Halloween: Is it possible?
While every celebration holds new opportunities for a child with diabetes to navigate the season, Halloween is especially challenging. During an occasion known for sweet treats, having diabetes can put a damper on the festivities if you let it. You don't want your child to be excluded from the fun, but you have to protect their health from catastrophic high blood sugar levels. Fortunately, it is possible to navigate the sugary goodies and costumed kids without major health or emotional setbacks. 1. Plan their costume wisely. A...
Read More Diabetes Can Damage Your Eyes
It’s not a myth: diabetes can really affect eye health. Blood glucose, cholesterol levels and blood pressure are all variables that can cause serious long-term damage and, in the worst-case scenario, blindness. That’s why it’s so important to discuss this issue and focus on prevention. Here’s a quick overview to help you see the big picture. Glaucoma Glaucoma occurs when pressure builds up in the eye and damages the optic nerve and blood vessels. This disease causes a gradual loss of vision, starting with the periphery, and can lead to blindness if it isn’t treated. The major concern...
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