Diabetes and heart disease

Diabetes and heart disease

Diabetes and heart disease Diabetes and heart disease often go hand in hand. That is why, it’s crucial to understand the connection between the two conditions as it will be the first step towards prevention. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels...
Healthy meals/snacks idea for busy parents and kids

Healthy meals/snacks idea for busy parents and kids

Healthy meals/snacks idea for busy parents and kids When life gets busy, making homemade meals can fall to the bottom of your to-do list. Drive-through or take-out meals, may sound more realistic and time-friendly! While there is nothing wrong with the occasional...
Healthy Aging with Chronic Conditions

Healthy Aging with Chronic Conditions

Healthy Aging with Chronic Conditions For most older adults, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as they age. Yet millions struggle every day with health and safety challenges such as chronic disease, falls, and mental health issues—all of...
Diabetes guidance for Eid al-Adha

Diabetes guidance for Eid al-Adha

Diabetes guidance for Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha is usually a joyous occasion characterized by an abundance of indulging food buffets and sugary delights. When it comes to diabetes, over-indulging can have serious consequences sooner than later, especially when it is...
​Diabetes and Heat

​Diabetes and Heat

​Diabetes and Heat The combination of diabetes, heat and high humidity can be truly dangerous, as people who live with diabetes are more vulnerable to heat than other people. High heat affects blood glucose levels. When combined with moderate to high activity, heat...