Canadian Pharmacist, BscPharm...She was previously a health leader on Type2Diabetes.com. She is a pharmacist working in the field of specialty medicines and community pharmacy...
Benefits of Undistracted Eating...In a world that moves faster than ever, it can be difficult to unplug, even for ten minutes to eat a meal!...reactions2comments
Recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets...On October 2, 2020, drug company Marksans Pharma Limited, India voluntarily expanded an earlier recall of metformin extended-release (ER) tablets (500 mg...reactionscomments
Diabetes Denial...I was diagnosed 20 years ago with type 2. I’ve been on and off with my self-care although I do take my...reactions5comments
Surprise...Out of the blue in May 2005 I was diagnosed. I had no symptoms. Yes I was told I am a prediabetic...reactionscomments
Walking the Dog and Easing Back Into Exercise...My good friend/neighbor was staying away from home overnight for a couple of weeks because she'd signed up to be a crafts...reactionscomments
Baking Adventures with Type 2 Diabetes...Baking is one of the great joys in life. There’s something satisfying about starting with a pile of dry powders, cups filled...reactionscomments
Diabetes-Friendly Tips to Fuel Your Fitness Regimen – Part 1...Don’t let the stress of managing your blood sugar levels stop you from engaging in your favorite physical activity or trying new...reactions1comment
A Guide to Eating Out on a Healthy or Low-Carb Diet...Eating out is normally a festive and enjoyable experience, however, a restaurant menu can be a difficult thing to navigate. Even though...reactionscomments
Peanut Butter Jar Overnight Oats...Do you hate wasting that leftover peanut butter in the empty jar? Here’s a great way to use it that takes no...reactionscomments
Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes can slowly develop over many years. Many people who have type 2 diabetes show no symptoms, or their symptoms...
Random Blood Glucose Test...A random blood glucose test measures how much sugar (glucose) you have in your blood at the time you are tested. This...
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test...An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is a blood test that checks your blood sugar levels before and after you drink a...
What Is Type 2 Diabetes?...There are 3 main forms of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most...
Fasting Blood Glucose...The fasting blood glucose test is the quickest and simplest test used to diagnose diabetes. The test measures the level of glucose...
Hemoglobin A1C Testing...The hemoglobin A1C test measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. The test is also known...
Please help, any info needed...Back in March it was discovered that my blood sugar was 300. My a1c was 11. Docs put me on metformin and...reactions4repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Diagnosis and Testing...Glucose tests are used to measure the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. Your doctor may use 1 of the tests...
Numbness or Tingling...People with diabetes often experience numbness, tingling, or pain, usually in their feet, legs, hands, and arms. This is known as peripheral...
Blurred Vision...Our bodies use insulin to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that helps sugar get into cells, where it...
