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 | Mar 24, 2022 | Dia-Logue Podcast Episodes
Season 2, Episode 06: Diabetes and Diabulimia – A Candid Discussion About Diabetes, Insulin and Eating Disorders CONTENT WARNING: Contains discussion around eating disorders that some listeners may find confronting or distressing. Please use your judgment if you...
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 | Aug 10, 2021 | Diabetes Articles, Health and Wellness
Before Exercise If you have not been physically active recently, you should speak to your doctor before starting any exercise program and ask if they have any advice about the types of activities you plan on trying. Also, make sure to measure your blood glucose level...
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...