Maintain proper blood sugar levels
7 August 2024
Reduce the risk of nerve damage and circulation problems.
Get your eyes checked yearly!
6 August 2024
When was your last eye check-up?
Family and Youth Month
5 August 2024
Indigenous Youth are developing type 2 diabetes at alarming rates.
Apples are the favourite fruit among youth
2 August 2024
Apples are a great source of polyphenol. Polyphenol helps protects you from getting sick and also decreases risk of type 2 diabetes.
Having trouble falling asleep or getting a quality sleep?
1 August 2024
Shut off your phone and TV an hour before bedtime.
Strong friendships are crucial to overall health and well-being.
31 July 2024
Friendships provide emotional support, reduce stress and foster sa sense of belonging.
Doctor shortage contributing to Niagara’s high amputation rate
30 July 2024
Niagara region ranks second behind northern Ontario for the annual number of lower limb amputations. The Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle has brought front-line health-care workers and experts together to share ideas about overcoming barriers Indigenous people face in getting the …
Include Omega-3 fat acids —through foods like fish or supplements—in your diet.
30 July 2024
Omega-3 fatty acids support retina health and may reduce the risk of dry eyes.
July is Self-Care Month!
29 July 2024
Self-Care is learning about diabetes.
Today is National Disability Independence Day!
26 July 2024
Some of the things you can control are: what you eat, the boundaries you set, when you ask for help, your sleep routine, how you speak to yourself and who you follow.
Instead of sugary beverages —try sparkling water or natural fruit infused water
25 July 2024
Examples of infused water are: blueberries and mint leaves, strawberries, cucumber and mint leaves, oranges cucumber and mint leaves, and mixed berry infused water.
Prioritize sufficient —and quality—sleep
24 July 2024
Poor sleep patterns can disrupt hormonal balance —affecting insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.