Frost Bite

17 February 2023

While diabetes does not increase a person’s risk of frostbite, neuropathy impairs sensation associated with too much cold in the skin and feet. People living with sensation loss in the feet may not be aware that their feet are too …

Heart disease can be prevented

15 February 2023

Be smoke-free, get physically active, adopt a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight & limit alcohol use. See your health care professional to manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Give your heart some love by giving it 30 …

Protect your heart

13 February 2023

Choose a balanced diet Try fresh vegetables, fish, whole grains, beans and nuts.

Neuropathy. The human foot has 7200 nerve endings.

10 February 2023

High sugar levels can damage these nerve endings, damage called “Neuropathy” Neuropthay diminishes sensation in the foot and obscures signals about injury, pain, temperature change or developing foot concerns. Maintaining blood sugar levels in normal range and increasing circulation helpa …

Indigenous women are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke

8 February 2023

Risk factors include generational trauma, high stress environments and hormones. Signs of heart attack for all adults are chest pain or discomfort. However, women may feel shortness of breath, pressure/pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, …

Reach Out for Support

7 February 2023

Managing Stress and Coping Skills Provide better outcomes for those living with diabetes.

Do you know what they are?

6 February 2023

Both type 2 diabetes and heart disease have-many-of .the same-risk-factors. Diabetes and heart disease share these risk factors: • high blood pressure • unhealthy weight • high cholesterol

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