Visceral Fat: The Hidden Fat That Drives Metabolic Disease
Fat stored deep in the belly, around the liver and other organs, is far more harmful than fat under the skin. Learn…
Caring for Someone With Type 2 Diabetes
How to support a partner, parent or friend with type 2 diabetes without nagging: practical help, spotting and treating low blood sugar,…
Diabetes Distress and Depression: Looking After Your Mind
Living with diabetes every day can be emotionally draining. Learn the difference between diabetes distress and depression, the signs to watch for,…
Travelling With Diabetes: A Practical Checklist
From packing double supplies to airport security, time zones and hot weather, here is how to plan a trip with type 2…
Small Food Swaps That Help Lower Blood Sugar
You do not need a complete diet overhaul. These simple ‘a little more of this, a little less of that’ swaps can…
Carb Counting Made Simple
Carbohydrates raise blood sugar more than protein or fat. Learn what counts as a carb, the 15-gram carb choice, easy portion guides…
How to Read a Nutrition Label When You Have Diabetes
Serving size, total carbohydrate, fiber, added sugars, sodium and fats: a step-by-step guide to the parts of a food label that matter…
Digital Tools for Diabetes: Meters, CGMs and Apps
Glucose meters, continuous glucose monitors, smart pens, apps and telehealth can make diabetes easier to manage. Here is what each tool does…
When Your Type 2 Diabetes Changes: Adjusting Your Treatment
Type 2 diabetes tends to change over the years, so a plan that worked at diagnosis may need updating. Learn why it…
Taking Your Diabetes Medicines Consistently: Getting Over the Hurdles
Cost, side effects, forgetting, pill fatigue and feeling fine are the most common reasons diabetes medicines get missed. Here are practical fixes…