What is Type 1 Diabetes Treatment

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After a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and you are told there is no cure, it becomes essential to learn what is type 1 diabetes treatment. Initially, when our grandson was diagnosed we were full of questions and our minds were clearly racing and we had no idea where this type 1 journey would lead … Read more

Best Mini-Vacations – here’s what we did

Nothing better than a full sail

We Did It. Did you ever think about what are the best mini-vacations – here’s what we did? Some time ago I wrote an article entitled “what is a mini-vacation” and I had mentioned we would be taking 3 of our grandchildren on a sailing adventure. We accomplished that goal and I thought it was … Read more

What is a Diabetic Insulin Pump

What is a Diabetic Insulin Pump - insulin pump

Because of the endless  daily injections, our grandson has to endure, I wanted to understand ‘what is a diabetic insulin pump?’ We have watched our grandson brave a minimum of 4 insulin injections a day for the past year to manage his type 1 diabetes. Insulin pumps are becoming more popular but they are rather … Read more

How Does Diabetes Affect the Skin

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We tend to take our skin for granted, trusting that it will always protect us but what happens if we are diabetic?  How does diabetes affect the skin is a topic that I had never understood until now. First, it is important to understand that human skin is more than just our outer layer. It … Read more

What’s the Difference between Hydroponics and Aquaponics?

What's the Difference between Hydroponics and Aquaponics - hydroponic system

Canadians are faced with a serious dilemma when it comes to growing vegetables. A short growing season has always been the culprit until the technology of hydroponics and aquaponics came to the rescue. Let’s examine what’s the difference between the hydroponics and aquaponics systems used today. As a vegetable gardener who is only too familiar … Read more