Diabetes and Marijuana

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Diabetes and Marijuana is a very controversial topic mainly because of the varied legalities depending on your place of residence. While some studies have been done their results are not yet conclusive as to the long-term safety of marijuana and diabetes. Here in Canada, marijuana has recently been used successfully in the treatment of various … Read more

What is Ketosis and Ketoacidosis

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When you have a diabetic in the family understanding what is Ketosis and Ketoacidosis is very important. While the names may sound similar they are very different. Ketosis is often the intended result of a low-carb diet and is quite popular as a means of accelerated weight loss. On the other hand, Ketoacidosis is a … Read more

What Does Pre-diabetes Mean

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What does Pre-diabetes mean, I’ve heard of it but don’t understand what it is. According to the Webster dictionary, pre-diabetes is a condition in which the blood glucose levels are elevated but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. People who are diagnosed with pre-diabetes have an increased risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes as … Read more

Mediterranean Diet and Diabetics

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I’m always looking for healthy ways of eating and that got me thinking about the Mediterranean Diet and Diabetics. We love having sleepovers with our Type 1 diabetic grandson which means healthy eating is a topic I study enthusiastically. When it comes to Alex I need to research everything diabetes-related and that includes different diets … Read more