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Making history at Banting House
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Making history at Banting House

Marie-Christine Gauvin visits the birthplace of insulin for a personal tribute.

By Denise Barnard October 29, 2021
In the blink of an eye
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In the blink of an eye

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Canada. For Ryan Hooey, it’s a lesson he learned firsthand.

By Denise Barnard April 29, 2021
Diabetes and your teeth
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Diabetes and your teeth

Oral health depends on good diabetes management.

By Elizabeth Soutar April 1, 2021
In her own words: my first taste of systemic racism
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In her own words: my first taste of systemic racism

The barriers to diversity in the health care system are broad and systemic. As part of our commitment to highlighting issues of racism and inequity, we asked Juliet Opoku, a nurse and diabetes educator, to describe her experience.

By Juliet Opoku August 13, 2020
The flu can be devastating for older Canadians with diabetes
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The flu can be devastating for older Canadians with diabetes

Three out of four Canadians over 65 have a chronic medical condition, including diabetes. People with chronic health conditions like diabetes have a higher risk of serious flu-related complications, hospitalizations or even death.

By Sanofi Pasteur September 5, 2019
Managing the dawn phenomenon
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Managing the dawn phenomenon

Early morning highs in blood glucose (the dawn phenomenon) are common for people living with diabetes. These tips can help manage them.

By Lifescan July 10, 2019