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Type 1 Diabetics and Vitamin Deficiency
By pocketpills: August 2, 2020
Type 1 Diabetics and Vitamin Deficiency
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels, an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune cells destroy the insulin producing cells. Insulin is a hormone…
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Type 1 Diabetes and Heart Disease
By pocketpills: July 28, 2020
Type 1 Diabetes and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the second commonest cause of death in Canada. Almost 2.4 million Canadians are diagnosed with heart disorders. Besides, individuals with Type 1 diabetes are at a higher…
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Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise
By pocketpills: July 23, 2020
Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise
Staying active with Type 1 diabetes can help in lowering the risk of diabetes-related complications while improving the overall quality of life. Type 1 diabetes is a condition where the…
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Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
By pocketpills: July 20, 2020
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
There are two principal forms of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Both of them affect the way your body’s cells use glucose. Glucose acts as fuel for the body’s…
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Type 1 Diabetes and Alcohol
By pocketpills: July 17, 2020
Type 1 Diabetes and Alcohol
Almost 300,000 Canadians have Type 1 diabetes, a condition in which the pancreas produces less or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that favors the transfer of glucose from the…
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Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise
By pocketpills: July 15, 2020
Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise
Exercise benefits the mind and body, especially with type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance associated with Type 2 diabetes lowers the use of glucose by the body cells, increasing its level…
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Type 1 Diabetes and Weight Loss
By pocketpills: July 14, 2020
Type 1 Diabetes and Weight Loss
Losing weight can be difficult and suffering from Type 1 diabetes can make it even more challenging. Besides, the prevalence of obesity is increasing in people with Type 1 diabetes…
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Diabetes and Eye Care
By pocketpills: July 13, 2020
Diabetes and Eye Care
People with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of eye disorders, such as glaucoma and cataracts. Diabetes can also damage small blood vessels in the…
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Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy
By pocketpills: July 11, 2020
Type 1 Diabetes and Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be a roller-coaster ride requiring more care, especially with Type 1 diabetes. About 3.1% of pregnant Canadian women have Type 1 diabetes. The hormone insulin helps the body’s…
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Type 1 Diabetes Overview
By pocketpills: July 4, 2020
Type 1 Diabetes Overview
Almost 300,000 Canadians have Type 1 diabetes, a condition in which the pancreas produces less or no insulin, resulting in high blood sugar. It is an autoimmune disorder where cells…
