Recent studies have identified a higher risk of certain cancers among people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) compared to the general population. In the case of T2D, those studies established a link between this increased risk with certain metabolic factors such as obesity or insulin resistance (i.e., decreased effect of insulin). While … Read more
The impacts of diabetes on mental health are often overlooked when set against the physical impacts. Yet, diabetes management places a heavy burden on patients, whose attention and mental and physical energy are constantly solicited. Here’s an overview: people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have to take medication, check their blood sugar, cook and … 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
The past few years have seen the start of a technological and digital revolution in healthcare. Smartphones are a good example of this transformation. They combine computing power with Internet access and offer features that provide relevant health data (e.g., pedometer, heart rate) as well as thousands of health applications. This technological shift is also … Read more
When a child gets a type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis, the news can be unsettling to both the child and their parents. The diagnosis usually follows a sudden onset of symptoms (e.g., thirst, weight loss, frequent urination) or unusual behaviour (e.g., fatigue, restlessness). These symptoms can be a cause for concern for the family, but … Read more
On top of coping with the significant burden of their treatment, people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) also have to deal with a slew of unsolicited comments and suggestions in relation to their health from their friends and family, healthcare professionals and even other people with T1D. Even though the intentions may be good, these … Read more
For parents of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and people with T1D, keeping blood sugar levels in range is a relentless pursuit. This journey is a challenging one; it constantly requires strategies and adjustments that don’t always yield the expected results. Over time, medical research has shown that certain glycemic control strategies can … Read more
Since June 14, 2022, Admelog insulin (Humalog biosimilar) is out of stock in 10 ml vial. This situation could continue until September 2022!!! IMPORTANT: The RAMQ will therefore reimburse the “original” insulin, i.e. Humalog, for the duration of the stockout for vial users, especially for those who use it in their insulin pump. The pharmacist … Read more
The best way to manage waste is to avoid producing it in the first place. But that’s easier said than done nowadays. Over-packaging—is everywhere and makes up a significant proportion of waste. Reusable or sustainable products can also be hard to come by. Environmentally conscious people who have type 1 diabetes (T1D) may worry about … Read more
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices display the user’s current blood sugar level, blood sugar trend (up, down or stable) and blood sugar curve from the past hours. Ever since they were first launched in the early 2000s, CGM systems have completely changed how we monitor blood sugar levels. Over time, this technology has significantly evolved … Read more