With March being kidney health month, we wanted to educate you more on a common kidney health issue – edema. Edema is the swelling that is caused by water retention in your body’s tissues. This complication can occur when the kidneys are unable to properly...
March is nutrition month and this year’s theme is “Good For You. Dietitians Help You Find Your Healthy.” This year it’s all about finding what foods work for you and make you feel your best. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to healthy eating! There are...
Written by Gabrielle Schmid, RD, CDE Take a moment to think about you how feel towards your diabetes… Do you feel empowered? Capable? Sad? Overwhelmed? Anxious? All of the above, depending on the day? The demands of managing T1D are constant, with no breaks, no...
February is heart health month! People living with diabetes are at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. However, you can reduce your risk with healthy behaviours such as diet and exercise as well as taking medications to protect your heart as recommended by...
If you’re wondering about the health of your heart, take a look at your feet. Your feet are often forgotten about. They get squished into shoes, stepped on, and not properly taken care of. This may be true for many of us; however, your feet could hold key signs about...
