Learning how to manage type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a lifelong journey. Children and teenagers are in the early stages of this learning process and need support from their family. But since they spend most of their days in school, their loved ones are not always able to help them. And unfortunately, school staff are … Read more How Can Schools Better Support Children with Type 1 Diabetes?
Diabulimia is an eating disorder that is unique to people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). A person is experiencing diabulimia when they are showing bulimia symptoms and voluntarily withholding insulin in order to have hyperglycemia-induced glycosuria (presence of sugar in the urine) and lose weight. A common occurrence The prevalence of diabulimia among people with … Read more A Serious Eating Disorder Called “Diabulimia”
People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) must be aware of hypoglycemia as a potential risk when driving a vehicle. Some symptoms of hypoglycemia can alter cognitive skills, and untreated hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness. This is undeniably a serious and dangerous situation, particularly when driving is involved. A common occurrence According to a recent study, … Read more Hypoglycemia and Driving
The influenza virus, also known as the “seasonal flu,” is a common virus that can cause serious complications. Influenza is particularly dangerous to people with who are at higher risk, such as seniors or people who are immunocompromised. The flu virus is a powerful one, and all the more problematic since it evolves into a … Read more Influenza and Diabetes: Why Should I Get Vaccinated?
Cases of obesity are on the rise in Canada, and people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are also affected. This is a cause for concern because overweight and obesity are risk factors for several illnesses and health conditions, including type 2 diabetes (T2D) and heart disease. People with T1D who are also … Read more Guidelines on Managing Obesity
People living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) need to manage their blood sugars, and the best way to do that is to balance their carb and insulin intake. They generally use one of the following two methods: Fixed carb amount and insulin dose: The number of carbs to consume and the insulin dose to inject … Read more Blood Sugar Management: Insulin-to-Carb Ratio or Fixed-Carb Diet?
There are many types of insulin, and they all act differently in the body according to their respective chemical structures. But did you know that the same type of insulin can have varying absorption rates depending on the injection site? There are four approved sites for the subcutaneous injection of insulin: Abdomen: You can do … Read more Insulin Absorption Rate Fluctuation Depending on Injection Site
The short- and long-term benefits of physical activity are undeniable, from both a physical and psychological standpoint. For people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), physical activity also has tangible benefits for improving blood sugar management and preventing long-term complications. However, some planning and caution is required, because the large amount of glucose used by … Read more How to Prevent Hypoglycemia During and After Physical Activity
People with type 1 diabetes (T1D) either use an insulin pump or multiple daily injections to take their insulin. Injection treatment requires using two types of insulin, and generally a total of four daily injections: One type of rapid-acting insulin, which is active for about four hours to cover the expected blood sugar spike following … Read more New Once-a-Week Injectable Basal Insulin
The main function of the kidneys is to filter the blood’s metabolic end-products and direct everything your body doesn’t need toward the bladder. Essential elements such as glucose are filtered during the first step of the filtration process. So, when blood sugar levels are below 10–12 mmol/L, the kidneys will re-absorb all the glucose before … Read more Could SGLT2 Inhibitors Be Part of a New Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes?