Individuals with diabetes need to be extra vigilant when it comes to foot care. A consistent routine can help keep feet healthy and prevent serious issues from occurring. Diabetic foot care can also improve overall comfort and assist with mobility as individuals age.
World Diabetes Day is in November, and if you’ve recently received a diabetes diagnosis, you may feel overwhelmed. You may hear conflicting information and not be sure what you should do next. We suggest you focus on your health, and take the time to learn how you can adjust your lifestyle and diet to ensure you live a long, happy life. Read More »
Chances are you know someone who has Diabetes. Canadian statistics show 48% of Seniors over 65 have Diabetes.
Those at risk of developing Diabetes are adults over 40 years of age, heredity (a family member having had the disease), ethnic origin, overweight around the mid section, poor diet, lack of physical activity and high blood pressure. Read More »
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, there are 11 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease, in which not enough insulin is produced or the body cannot properly use the insulin it does produce. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Read More »
Diabetes Mellitus (DIABETES) affects over 20 million Canadians, with 20 new people being diagnosed every hour…these numbers are staggering and growing!
Diabetes is classified as a “chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by high blood sugar and too much glucose in the urine.” It is a chronic and often fatal disease in which the body cannot produce insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it does produce. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of sugar in the blood.
Diabetes is not a disease that can be taken lightly. Especially as seniors get older, the risk for the symptoms getting worse increases. Seniors are more prone to suffer from a nutrition deficiency without the proper diet. This is why it is so important to eat right and have a well-balanced diet. Below is a diet plan for seniors living with diabetes.
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