FALL FOOT CARE
24 November 2023
When hunting, gathering or hiking: Practice preventative foot care. Keep feet dry and warm by changing out of wet socks to thick, wool socks and insulated boots
NEED A SNACK?
23 November 2023
Try a healthy one: yogurt with a small handful of almonds, fresh cut vegetables with hummus, or a slice of whole grain toast with peanut butter.
SIGNS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES
22 November 2023
Body functioning is unable to return glucose levels to normal after a meal (usually by 2 hours after the meal). Signs: Increased thirst, increased hunger, low energy, unexplained weight loss, increased urination or flu like symptoms. See you doctor or …
Regular eye checkups are so important.
21 November 2023
SOME EYE CONDITIONS, SUCH AS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY can cause vision loss and even blindness due to damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye.
LIVING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES CAN BRING CHALLENGES
20 November 2023
One thing you can do is to be active. Moving our body can reduce blood glucose levels.
Try a massage and or foot reflexology
17 November 2023
FALL FOOT CARE Bring relaxation, reduced pain, increased blood flow as well as enhanced mood
GET SCREENED FOR DIABETES YEARLY, EVEN IF YOU DON’T THINK YOU ARE AT RISK.
16 November 2023
Diabetes is a silent and invisible disease at first, and not everyone experiences signs and symptoms.
GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM)
15 November 2023
When a pregnant woman is found to have impaired glucose tolerance. The pregnant woman will have diabetes while pregnant and it will usually resolve after the baby is born. If you are pregnant you should be tested for GDM. Risk …
WORLD DIABETES DAY
14 November 2023
Celebrates birthday of Sir Frederick Banting who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922.
MANAGE YOUR GLUCOSE LEVELS WELL
13 November 2023
Have a good diabetes wellness plan to help prevent complications that may arise from type 2 diabetes.
REMEMBERING OUR SOLDIERS, AND SOLDIERING ON WITH THE JOURNEY OF DIABETES
10 November 2023
Keeping our feet healthy. Keep feet dry at all times to prevent moisture damage, similar to trench foot. Lingering moisture or wetness in feet can lead to weakened skin, breakage and infection. Love your feet by keeping them warm and …
DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE WHO LIVES WITH DIABETES?
9 November 2023
Learn what you can about diabetes and its general management to offer good support.