People with diabetes are at very high risk of heart disease and stroke, also known as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cerebrovascular disease. People with diabetes may develop heart disease 10 to 15 years earlier than individuals without diabetes. Coronary artery disease is the most common form of heart disease in diabetes. It develops when the […]
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Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of your blood against the blood vessel walls. There are often no signs of high blood pressure. This means that you may have high blood pressure and not know it. The recommended target for people with diabetes is less than 130/80 mm Hg. The top number is […]
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Healthy eating and physical activity help children grow, learn and build strong bones and muscles. As a parent or caregiver, you have a great opportunity to be a role model of positive behaviours and a healthy lifestyle. Healthy food choices and regular physical activity may help children to maintain a healthy weight and prevent health […]
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Stress results when something causes your body to behave as if it were under attack. Sources of stress can be physical, like injury or illness. Or they can be mental, like problems in your marriage, job, health, or finances. When stress occurs, the body prepares to take action. This preparation is called the fight-or-flight response. […]
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Checking Your Blood Glucose Blood glucose (blood sugar) monitoring is the main tool you have to check your diabetes control. This check tells you your blood glucose level at any one time. Keeping a log of your results is vital. When you bring this record to your health care provider, you have a good picture […]
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