Dr. Yoni Freedhoff and Dr. Sue Pedersen discuss the stigma around living with overweight or obesity 

Ellyn Spragins found bestseller success with her 2006 book, What I Know Now: Letters to My Younger Self– a compilation of letters written by 41 famous women to their younger selves.

It’s important that Canadians living with diabetes be able to properly recognize, prevent and treat the many signs and symptoms of hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) episodes, as they are at higher risk for the condition than others.

Because the symptoms are so distressing – and often occur in the presence of relatives, friends or coworkers, which can be humiliating or embarrassing – many people with diabetes develop a strong fear of hypoglycemia and take any steps necessary to avoid it. 

There are some essential questions you can ask your healthcare team when you’re discussing the risks, symptoms and treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Mr. Burns’s determination at a young age helped him take control of his diabetes and paved the way for incredible fitness success in adulthood.

Cardiovascular risks from diabetes can be managed. Medications and lifestyle changes can help.

National diabetes strategy urgently needed. Number of Canadians diagnosed with diabetes rose 50% over the past 10 years.

Since 2000, the number of Canadians with the disease has doubled – today, one in three Canadians is living with prediabetes or diabetes.

Elite cyclists inspire people with diabetes to be “champions”. Team Novo Nordisk members compete against world’s best while managing diabetes.

An important Canadian study, supported by Diabetes Canada, recently showed that negative social feedback, also known as stigma, can have serious health risks.

Research dollars support investigation of diabetes and its complications. Searching for keys to new treatments and prevention strategies.

Like others with the disease, Ram Krishna admits that diabetes is challenging to manage – but he adds that learning from others has made an immense difference.