MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH.
23 May 2025
Check in with your loved ones to see how they are doing—but most importantly check in with yourself!
LOOK OUT FOR HIDDEN SUGARS!
22 May 2025
Packaged and processed foods are often high in preservatives such as sugar, salt and fat. Often times, the label makes nutrition claims, such as “high in vitamin C” when meanwhile, the product is loaded with sugar. Such is the case …
THE BEST PREVENTION FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
21 May 2025
Consistent management of diabetes and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels.
THE BEST PREVENTION FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
20 May 2025
Consistent management of diabetes and regular monitoring of blood glucose levels.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE?
19 May 2025
Regular checks may prevent high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease.
MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE IN SEASON.
16 May 2025
Getting them in season provides more nutrition—and flavour!
CHOOSE WHOLE GRAIN CARBOHYDRATES RATHER THAN REFINED GRAINS.
15 May 2025
Whole grain bread. Brown rice. Wild rice. Steel cut oats. Brown pasta. Quinoa.
MAKE BLOOD FLOW PART OF YOUR FOOT INSPECTION.
14 May 2025
Try the Capillary refill Test. Apply pressure to your toe nail and see how long it takes for normal colour to return. Follow up with your health provider.
COMMIT TO YOUR EYE HEALTH.
13 May 2025
Protect your vision with proper nutrition, reduced screen time, and wearing sunglasses to shield your eyes from harmful UV rays.
THE GLORIOUS FOWER MOON
12 May 2025
This “Grandmother Moon” is nicknamed the budding and seed moon—and she represents emergence of buds and new growth and a time for planting seeds and nurturing new life.
TAKING CARE OF OUR FEET IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS TAKING CARE OF OUR HEARTS
12 May 2025
Those living with T2 diabetes, get regular foot screenings and have a foot care nurse to trim your toenails to avoid cuts.
SPRING SHOWERS ARE HERE.
9 May 2025
Make the most of the rainy days. Check out these rainy day activities.