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what it feels like: 'why am i being punished' with type 2 diabetes?
amy moore says living with type 2 diabetes is a numbers game, and it adds up quite a toll.
robin roberts
diabetes
nov 8 2023
now that she’s in a groove with the proper meds and lifestyle plan, amy moore says she’s more comfortable living with diabetes, but it does take work.

type 1 diabetes treatments and therapies: from insulin to glucose monitoring
managing blood sugar is only part of a bigger picture.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
nov 6 2023
a continuous glucose monitor (cgm) is a wearable sensor and transmitter that tracks blood sugar every few minutes throughout the day and night.

what it feels like: type 1 diabetes is a ‘constant layer of stress and complexity’
michelle anderson, a 26-year-old media relations manager in toronto, says that her diagnosis of a chronic disease at age 18 has empowered her, out of necessity.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
nov 1 2023
michelle anderson does some personal journaling and makes the most of physical stress outlets, like weightlifting, kayaking and hiking.

diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: managing treatments, support and resources
knowing what lies ahead, understanding your treatment options, and being aware of the supports available can help ease your unease.
robin roberts
diabetes
oct 31 2023
according to diabetes canada, people with diabetes are more than three times more likely to be hospitalized with cardiovascular disease than the general population.

cold and flu season: everything you need to know about symptoms, prevention and treatment
as the seasons change and the temperatures drop, the arrival of cold and flu season looms, affecting millions of people worldwide.
corey deeth
influenza (flu)
oct 30 2023
colds and the flu are usually mild and tend to get better on their own for most people. but they can cause more serious problems.

how i care for type 1 diabetes: ‘i used to be a control freak and i had to give that up'
for miriam dos anjos, the diagnosis meant a crash course in learning about how to treat type 1 diabetes and always be on high alert to keep her son’s blood sugar from going too high or too low.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
oct 30 2023
the day-to-day of giving mason, right, the freedom to just be a kid is still a constant challenge for his mother miriam, left.

diagnosed with als: managing stages, treatments and support
finding reliable information, knowing where to go, who to talk to, what supports and treatments are available, and what research is being conducted for als can be overwhelming.
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 25 2023
there is no cure for als, and current treatments focus on symptom relief and, in some cases, slow progression in the early stages. 

how i care for breast cancer: ‘you just have to take it as it comes, moment by moment’
when alexander grill-donovan’s girlfriend told him she felt a lump in her breast, he was surprised, but not overly concerned.
karen hawthorne
breast cancer
oct 23 2023
due to the covid-19 pandemic, alexander grill-donovan, right, was not allowed to be there to support his girlfriend jaclyn carter, left, at the time of her mastectomy.
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what it feels like: 'why am i being punished' with type 2 diabetes?
amy moore says living with type 2 diabetes is a numbers game, and it adds up quite a toll.
robin roberts
diabetes
nov 8 2023
now that she’s in a groove with the proper meds and lifestyle plan, amy moore says she’s more comfortable living with diabetes, but it does take work.

type 1 diabetes treatments and therapies: from insulin to glucose monitoring
managing blood sugar is only part of a bigger picture.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
nov 6 2023
a continuous glucose monitor (cgm) is a wearable sensor and transmitter that tracks blood sugar every few minutes throughout the day and night.

what it feels like: type 1 diabetes is a ‘constant layer of stress and complexity’
michelle anderson, a 26-year-old media relations manager in toronto, says that her diagnosis of a chronic disease at age 18 has empowered her, out of necessity.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
nov 1 2023
michelle anderson does some personal journaling and makes the most of physical stress outlets, like weightlifting, kayaking and hiking.

diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: managing treatments, support and resources
knowing what lies ahead, understanding your treatment options, and being aware of the supports available can help ease your unease.
robin roberts
diabetes
oct 31 2023
according to diabetes canada, people with diabetes are more than three times more likely to be hospitalized with cardiovascular disease than the general population.
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

cold and flu season: everything you need to know about symptoms, prevention and treatment
as the seasons change and the temperatures drop, the arrival of cold and flu season looms, affecting millions of people worldwide.
corey deeth
influenza (flu)
oct 30 2023
colds and the flu are usually mild and tend to get better on their own for most people. but they can cause more serious problems.

how i care for type 1 diabetes: ‘i used to be a control freak and i had to give that up'
for miriam dos anjos, the diagnosis meant a crash course in learning about how to treat type 1 diabetes and always be on high alert to keep her son’s blood sugar from going too high or too low.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
oct 30 2023
the day-to-day of giving mason, right, the freedom to just be a kid is still a constant challenge for his mother miriam, left.

diagnosed with als: managing stages, treatments and support
finding reliable information, knowing where to go, who to talk to, what supports and treatments are available, and what research is being conducted for als can be overwhelming.
robin roberts
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als)
oct 25 2023
there is no cure for als, and current treatments focus on symptom relief and, in some cases, slow progression in the early stages. 

how i care for breast cancer: ‘you just have to take it as it comes, moment by moment’
when alexander grill-donovan’s girlfriend told him she felt a lump in her breast, he was surprised, but not overly concerned.
karen hawthorne
breast cancer
oct 23 2023
due to the covid-19 pandemic, alexander grill-donovan, right, was not allowed to be there to support his girlfriend jaclyn carter, left, at the time of her mastectomy.
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