Metformin, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes, is a medicine in a class called “biguanides.” It lowers blood sugar levels by decreasing the amount of glucose that your liver releases into the bloodstream.
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3 Tips For Planning Your Next Healthcare Visit
Talking with your healthcare professional can be intimidating but there is so much you can do to make this encounter more effective. Being prepared with identified concerns, focusing your thoughts, setting realistic expectations, and being open and honest in your communication are all valuable points to consider.
Good and ‘not-so-good’ fats for people with diabetes
When thinking about diabetes management and healthy eating, carbohydrates get all the attention. Fat, however, is also important for people with diabetes. In order to understand how fat fits into a healthy eating plan, it is important to understand the different types of fat and their effects on our body.
Managing low blood sugars overnight
Low blood sugars (hypoglycemia) can be, at most, life threatening and, at the very least, an annoyance. In general, they’re pretty disruptive to your life! Lows that happen at night, when you are asleep, can be especially frightening.
In praise of swimming
Swimming is an aerobic exercise, which involves continuous, rhythmic movements of large muscle groups. Read on to learn about 7 benefits of swimming for people with diabetes.
Bill C-19 and type 1 diabetes tax credits
Bill C-19 is an act of legislation that includes changes to the Canadian disability tax credit. Passed by the Parliament of Canada in June 2022, Bill C-19 stipulates that people who have type 1 diabetes automatically qualify for the disability tax credit.
