Written in May 2021, updated January 2023 Ramadan is a holy month observed by Muslims around the world. During this month, Muslims fast between dawn and sunset, which means they don’t have anything to eat or drink during the day. In the Islamic faith, some people are exempt from observing Ramadan, such as pregnant women, … Read more
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a complex illness that can intrude on all aspects of daily life and impact patients physically (e.g., when experiencing hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia), psychologically (e.g., stress, anxiety) and socially. The many impacts of T1D reach beyond patients and can also affect friends and loved ones. In fact, managing T1D often requires … Read more
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or having a child with T1D is a daily challenge. Beyond medical considerations, another essential aspect that’s often overlooked: the choice of words. Various articles published by Diabetes Canada, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) highlight how words used to talk about … Read more
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) involves multiple daily decisions, constant adjustments and a significant effort to keep blood sugar levels within the target range (between 4 and 10 mmol/L). Everyday, thousands of people and their loved ones face these challenges with courage and determination. Despite meaningful advances in technology and treatments, much remains to … Read more
(First published on Dec. 21, 2022) Drinking alcohol often seems to go hand in hand with Christmas, New Year’s Eve and dinner parties with friends. While having a drink is entirely allowed when you live with type 1 diabetes (T1D), there are some aspects you need to consider to avoid unpleasant surprises. Drinking alcohol is … Read more
While the holidays are a time for celebration for many, they can be quite a challenge for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Blood sugar management can get a bit chaotic when your daily routine is disrupted (e.g., eating a large meal that takes longer than usual, drinking more alcohol). However, everyone should be able … Read more
Until recently, insulin administration was an exclusion criteria for donating blood, meaning that people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) weren’t allowed to donate to blood banks. In March 2021, thanks to Diabetes Canada’s advocacy work, this restriction was lifted for all Canadian provinces except Quebec. Now, more than two and a half years later, people with … Read more
Written in September 2021; updated August 2023. It’s almost time for your kids to go back to school! As a parent of a child living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), it might be a stressful period as you will have more to do than just run out to buy school supplies. This is especially true … Read more
All drivers with type 1 diabetes (T1D)–whether they own a driver’s license or are in the process of obtaining one–should know that they need to take extra precautions and know the rules. Drinking and driving is dangerous, and so is going low and driving! Hypoglycemia—the drop in blood sugar levels that can occur in people … Read more
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) affects a growing number of people around the world, including Canadians. Despite significant advances in the last decades in terms of technology and treatments, inequalities have been noted in the care and support received by people with T1D from certain racial and ethnic groups. This is the finding made following certain … Read more
