Grand-parenting Type 1 Diabetic
Learning to navigate the often scary world of diabetes as the grandparent of a type 1. We share our experiences, things we found that work and things that didn't work so well.
Have you noticed that in recent years there seem to be two very prevalent epidemics affecting the world on a global level? I am specifically referring to type 2 diabetes and obesity. So what is the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes? When I think about my mother, I realize she had a whole host … Read more
What is a glucose monitor? Well, if you or someone you know is diabetic then you have likely heard the term glucose monitor or CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor), However, you may not fully understand what they are and how they can aid in diabetes management. What is diabetes? When a person has type 1 diabetes … Read more
As much as I love summer and hate to see it come to an end, the one thing that really gets me excited about the arrival of autumn is our Canadian Thanksgiving traditions. I know the Americans have their traditions as well and many of them overlap the boundaries of the country. For example, Canadians … Read more
Most of us are aware that there is heavy pesticide use in commercially grown food but do we understand how are pesticides harmful? So just how are pesticides harmful? What health problems can arise? What can we do to protect ourselves and our loved ones? Last year when our grandson was diagnosed with type 1 … Read more
As summer quickly approaches that means more time with our Type 1 Diabetic grandson, I really got thinking about Diabetes and Vitamin D. Most of us are aware that we get our Vitamin D from the sun. Just what is the effect of Vitamin D on Diabetes? Does it affect Type 1 and Type 2 … Read more
I became curious about Metformin and Diabetes when I noticed it was one of the medications my mother was taking to help manage her Type 2 Diabetes. As a former health care worker, I understand the necessity of educating patients about the medications they are taking. If a person understands how a medication works and … Read more
I have been reading about the benefits of cinnamon everywhere lately it seems and it got me wondering how can cinnamon help diabetes or can it? I’ve seen articles on Facebook, Pinterest that are touting the benefits of adding cinnamon to your diet daily by either adding it to your food or beverages or even … Read more
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
Summer will soon be here and restrictions are starting to lift after the pandemic lockdown. This means socializing with a drink, which raises the question of what is the best alcohol choices for diabetics. While our Type 1 diabetic grandson is much too young to consume alcohol the fact remains that in time he will … Read more
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