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
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) involves constant efforts to keep blood sugar levels within the recommended range to avoid potential complications. This is a significant burden, both physically and mentally, for people with T1D and their loved ones. Artificial intelligence (AI) enables machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence (e.g., decision making). … Read more
Written in 2020, updated in 2023. Even though they are rare, certain emergency situations can arise and require people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to be ready to leave immediately (e.g., in the case of a fire) or for several days (e.g., during an ice storm, floods). In such cases, it’s better to be … Read more
Digestion is skillfully coordinated by the human body. When we eat, food moves through our digestive system section by section, spending just the right amount of time in each. For the stomach, that’s about two hours. Sometimes digestion can be impaired. This occurs when the nerves controlling stomach muscles are damaged or not functioning properly … Read more
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
First published: June 2020 – Updated: February 2023 Diabetes is often thought to be a disease affecting overweight people who eat too much sugar. However, the reality for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is generally quite different. These misconceptions might be brought about by the misrepresentation of T1D on television, in movies and on … Read more
Getting ready for a trip is exciting! While travelling is often synonymous with vacation and fun, when living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) it also means lugging extra baggage—both literally and figuratively. However, this shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying every minute of your getaway. Whether your trip is going to be active (e.g., biking), work-related … Read more
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) doesn’t take a break; it is there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. People with T1D are therefore particularly well placed to understand the real physical, mental and social impacts of the disease and its associated treatments. However, their voice is barely valued in the … Read more
