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1. 6 secrets to enjoying weddings (without your numbers going crazy)

   If June is supposed to be wedding month, then why are all of your August weekends booked with stag and stagette dos, and nuptials from morning to night? The trend has shifted, with more Canadian weddings taking place in August than any other month. 1 You& ...

2. Springtime is the perfect "lower your A1C" time

   If your healthcare provider has talked to you about reducing your A1C test result, or you want to make some improvements to your diabetes care, this is the ideal time to get started. After all, warmer weather makes it easier to get outside and get active, ...

3. Travelling with diabetes: Create memories, not stress

   Guest article by Phyllisa Deroze Travelling is my favorite hobby. As a kid, I treasured my family's summer trips, driving to visit relatives. I fell in love with travelling because it gave me opportunities to see new places, try different foods and ...

4. Pros and cons of going vegetarian with diabetes

   Have you noticed more veggie-meat options at your grocery store or at your favorite restaurants lately? Dairy-free cheese, meatless sausages and plant-based burgers are just a few tasty vegetarian selections that even meat eaters can enjoy. Even fast-food ...

5. URGENT NOTIFICATION

   According to Health Canada Medical Device Regulations, we are required to provide the following information to all potential users. Additionally, in order to comply with the regulations, an answer to this Urgent Notification is required by December 15 th, ...

6. Keeping blood sugar in range

   Why is staying in range for blood sugar important?  Have you ever noticed the safety guardrails when you drive? Why are they there? You have some freedom to drive as you wish. But if you or I travel outside the guardrails, we are in dangerous territory. ...

7. How to make sense of blood sugar levels

   I don’t understand what my blood sugar levels mean! If you live with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, you have probably been asked to check your blood sugar a lot. But what are you supposed to be checking? How do you interpret the values you see? ...

8. To your health! Enjoying a drink with diabetes

   Any time you get together with friends or family, especially during the holidays, you may feel inclined to raise a glass. Why not? Living with diabetes does not mean you can't enjoy a cocktail or some champagne. Just know how alcohol can affect your ...

9. Resources for Healthcare professionals

     Dear Healthcare Partner, Designed with the needs of healthcare practitioners and their patients in mind, this page provides you a one-stop shop for the latest information on diabetes management, providing you with a wide range of education tools and ...

10. 5 ways to manage type 2 diabetes while working from home

    Making the shift from being an in-office employee to one who works remotely can certainly be an adjustment. You may need to learn how to balance your own conference calls, create boundaries between your family time and late-night requests from colleagues ...

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