by Pam Durant | May 11, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
“Are we allowed to eat bread?” While we joke, it is a common question when it comes to carbs and health. Can I eat bread? Is bread healthy? And the answer is, it depends. What Is In Your Bread? If you have conditions like celiac, IBS or are gluten...
by Pam Durant | Sep 21, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Managing Diabetes
You’ve probably heard many times that sleep is very important. But other than feeling rested, do you really know why? Like hydration, adequate sleep is one of the cornerstones of your health. Sleep is so much more than just rest, and the practical definitions that we...
by Pam Durant | Sep 15, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Managing Diabetes
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is important to achieve and maintain good health, a healthy body weight and to help you feel your best. A healthy and balanced diet is about eating a wide variety of foods from all the food groups and in the right proportions. Try to...
by Pam Durant | Jun 15, 2021 | Managing Diabetes, Pam's Corner, Type 1 Diabetes
On My Mind… We recently applied for diabetes medical insurance. Our previous policy was finished and it was time for renewal. We had so many options. Most had the same, or very similar coverage. We know that diabetes medical insurance is more costly...
by Pam Durant | Jun 3, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes and Kidney Health – Important Information If you have diabetes, or care for someone who does, there are some critical things to know about diabetes and kidney health. Firstly, you should get tested every year for kidney disease if you: have had Type 1...
by Pam Durant | Jun 1, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Diabetes Foot Care, Managing Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
For people living with diabetes, foot care is so important. Daily foot care helps to prevent serious complications. Diabetes and Nerve Damage in Feet People living with diabetes may have nerve damage that can take away the feeling in their feet. Blood flow to...