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August 7, 2012

Health

Diabetes Community Champions ADI Photo/Video Project 2022

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The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) delivers a range of primary prevention, screening, and treatment programming to reduce type 2 diabetes among Indigenous people and communities. Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Diabetes & Oral Health

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Did you know that April is Oral health month? Did you also know that people living with diabetes need to pay special attention to their Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Diabetes Corner: Diabetes & Your Heart!

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For many of us when we think about February we think about Valentine’s day, and visions of red paper hearts and roses jump into our Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Diabetes

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It is no secret that physical activity is important in both preventing and managing diabetes, but why and how are the questions that are often Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Diabetes & Hypertension

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Hypertension or high blood pressure is a common problem for people living with diabetes, in fact 62.8% of adults with diabetes also have hypertension and Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Your Brain

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I don’t think any of us need to be told that physical activity is good for us. I am careful not to say exercise here, Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Diabetes Myths…

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Get the Facts! There are many myths and misconceptions about diabetes. The best and most trusted source of information comes from your health care team Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Summer Tips for Diabetes

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Hot Weather Did you know that hot temperatures (above 26°C) and humidity can affect your diabetes medication, testing supplies and blood sugar levels? Here are Continue Reading →