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1. Spooked By Halloween?

   October 31 is fast approaching, but you don’t need to barricade yourself indoors with the lights off, nor do you have to stop your children from celebrating! Adults can have fun too Don't pretend that Halloween is only for children: have fun! Opt for ...

2. Five Little Mistakes Everyone Makes

   Managing diabetes is quite the juggling act. Between your treatments, your busy schedule and your blood glucose measurements, it’s normal to sometimes run out of time or forget a few details. So don’t beat yourself up if you make one of the small mistakes ...

3. Travel Smart

   Due for a holiday? San Francisco, Moncton, Milan or Kelowna: wherever you choose to go, the golden rule is to plan your trip carefully—and this is especially true when you’re living with diabetes. Before leaving Do your research. Does the destination have ...

4. How do I track blood glucose levels easily?

     A simple tool to understand your blood glucose results The Accu-Chek ® Testing in Pairs Tool- a simple, 7-day paper tool 7 days to help you track your blood glucose levels Accu-Chek Testing in Pairs is a simple tool that helps you track your blood ...

5. Do Injections Give You The Needle?

   Trembling, palpitations, cold sweats, nausea, or even a blood pressure drop: do needles have that effect on you? You can’t get away from it: blood sugar checking and insulin injections rhyme with needle sticks. Yet, the stress caused by a fear of needles ...

6. Teenagers And Diabetes: Diabetes Doesn't Clip Your Wings

   Teenagers are building their self-image, experiencing new things and seeking validation from their peers. It shouldn’t be surprising that their lives with diabetes weigh heavily on them. Becoming responsible Teenagers may feel like rebelling against the ...

7. Pain management

   5 tips for gentle and virtually pain-free blood sampling Lancing fingers is a vital part of your daily diabetes management. In a recent study, finger soreness and pain were most reported as the main reason people living with diabetes refrain from regular ...

8. How to Talk to Your Doctor

   Whether you’ve been living with diabetes for years or you’re newly diagnosed, communicating with your health care team is one of the best things you can do. If you’re nervous about opening up to your doctor or pharmacist, there are some good reasons to ...

9. Understanding type 1 diabetes

   What is it? Known as “insulin-dependent diabetes” or “juvenile diabetes", type 1 diabetes affects 5% to 10% of people living with diabetes.  Type 1 diabetes requires immediate insulin treatment and occurs mostly in children and teenagers. What many ...

10. How to be more eco-friendly

    Diabetes is by no means easy on the planet. It generates a lot of waste- for example, used lancets, product packaging and unused medications. That said, why not limit the damage by adopting more responsible practices in your everyday life? Here are a few ...

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