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Why Vaccinations Are Important for People with Diabetes
Certain infectious illnesses can cause serious health problems, especially for those with diabetes. These problems can include heart issues, lung infections like pneumonia, and heart failure. People with diabetes have a greater chance of getting these infections than people without diabetes and the consequences can be worse. The good news is that there are vaccines...
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Seeking Participants: Studying Pregnancy and People with Multiple Chronic Health Conditions
We want to learn more about pregnancy in people who have multiple long-term physical conditions (such as diabetes) or mental health conditions. We want to better understand people’s experiences of using health care during pregnancy. Why are we doing this research? In Ontario, about one out of every six pregnant people has more than one...
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Seeking Participants: People with Prediabetes and Mild Diabetes – Characteristics, Management and Outcomes
Purpose Diabetes is a global health challenge and can lead to serious health issues such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney damage, vision loss, and early death. In Canadian populations, diabetes is on the rise, especially type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when a person’s blood sugar level, measured by A1c, is 6.5% or...
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Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is usually thought of as a long-lasting condition. It has typically been treated with a healthy diet, regular physical activity or exercise, and a variety of medicines, including insulin. However, discoveries over the last ten years have led scientists to wonder if T2D can be put into a remission. First, when...
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The Stages of Behaviour Change
Diabetes often requires behaviour change. Change is necessary but can be difficult. There are elements to consider when making behaviour change, such as your confidence in changing that behaviour, the knowledge and skills required for the behaviour, and what is driving your willingness to change. Often, the most difficult part is getting ready to even...
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Does Diabetes Cause Fatigue?
Fatigue is a common problem which affects everyone from time to time. Fatigue may occur if the blood glucose (sugar) level is high. This causes large amounts of water to be lost through the urine. The resulting dehydration (as well as the need to run to the bathroom every few hours!) can make you feel...