My experience with T1DM and Exercise from Ann Kennedy CDE
Doing exercise and managing your diabetes can provide a real challenge. In fact for me it provided one of the biggest challenges I have faced with managing my diabetes. Until six years ago I had never really entertained the idea of getting into too much exercise – I would go for a walk most mornings…
Read MoreUSQ NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
INVITATION TO TAKE PART IN A NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES Following a recommended diet is sometimes a challenge for people with diabetes and as a result can be a major contributor to diabetes related health risks. This on-line survey is about the likely factors that influences your decisions…
Read MoreNew Diabetes Education After Hours Service
We are pleased to announce our new After Hours Service. See attachment for more details. Media-Release-DDWMPHN-AH-Diabetes-08-02-17
Read MoreUSQ NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
INVITATION TO TAKE PART IN A NATIONAL SURVEY ABOUT FACTORS INFLUENCING DIETARY INTAKE AMONG PEOPLE WITH DIABETES Following a recommended diet is sometimes a challenge for people with diabetes and as a result can be a major contributor to diabetes related health risks. This on-line survey is about the likely factors that influences your decisions…
Read MoreIt’s Christmas time!!
Merry Christmas to Everyone! Only 3 more weeks to go and Christmas is here. I love Christmas because it is just a wonderful and joyous time. Food and drinks are definitely a big part of the Christmas. However, it could be quite stressful for people who live with diabetes……. Would my blood glucose levels be…
Read MoreDiabetes awareness month written by CDE Kate Mundy
November is diabetes awareness month. My Facebook feed is full of helpful informative facts and personal journeys designed to raise awareness on the detection and management of Diabetes. So, I thought it would only be appropriate that I commented. This November, I would like to raise awareness for tolerance and empathy amongst our own community.…
Read MoreChallenging the HbA1c? When 7% becomes irrelevant (by CDE Kate Mundy)
The almighty HbA1c! It’s the test all people with diabetes undertake several times a year. It is the test most often quoted on forums, in GP and specialists offices and in every day diabetes life. It is arguably the most anticipated and anxiety provoking test for people living with diabetes. But what is it really?…
Read MoreWhat the media doesn’t tell you about Type 2 diabetes (by Kate Mundy CDE)
We open a paper, turn on a television and there it is! “Diabetes – the leading cause of blindness, amputations and heart disease!” Or “Diabetes- The lifestyle disease – Lose weight and prevent diabetes today!” But does the media give the whole picture? Does it give a fair picture? I don’t think it does. The…
Read MoreTo snack or NOT to snack??
Recently, I have a few conversations about “to snack” OR “not to snack”. Lots of people believe that they need to snack three times per day because of the diabetes, even if they are not hungry. While some people think because they need to lose weight, they will skip food as much as they could including…
Read MoreInjecting Technique (written by Mrs. Katrina McNalty, RN CDE):
Injecting at the proper depth and site is an important part of good injection technique. Most healthcare professionals recommend that insulin be injected in the subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat just below the skin. If you inject too deep, the insulin could go into muscle, where it’s absorbed faster but might not…
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