Diabetes and Oral Health
July 2, 2024
While it might seem that blood sugar and dental hygiene have little in common, there is a crucial but often overlooked association between diabetes and oral health. This means if you have diabetes, you’re at greater risk for developing dental problems like gum disease and infections. On the other hand, having gum disease can also… Continue reading Diabetes and Oral HealthNutrition Month 2024
March 1, 2024
As the seasons change from winter to spring, we find ourselves looking forward to newness and change. Often, these changes involve betterment of our health and well-being. Every year in March, dietitians across Canada and the United States celebrate Nutrition Month, a month-long event that highlights the role of registered dietitians as food and nutrition… Continue reading Nutrition Month 2024Body Positivity for Individuals with Diabetes
November 1, 2023
World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14 every year to raise global awareness about diabetes. This year, our focus is on ‘Body Positivity for Individuals with Diabetes to combat stigma and misconceptions. Body image is a sensitive subject that influences the mental and emotional well-being of countless individuals. For those living with diabetes, the… Continue reading Body Positivity for Individuals with DiabetesSummer Safety Checklist
July 4, 2023
Now that we are entering the warmer months of the year, WTDEP has created your summer safety checklist to help you enjoy the great outdoors, and staying well too. 1) Wear sunscreen: Protect your skin from damage associated with prolonged sunlight by applying sunscreen; ideally with an SPF above 30. If you are planning to… Continue reading Summer Safety ChecklistMarch is Nutrition Month!
March 3, 2023
Nutrition Month is hosted by Dietitians of Canada every year. This year’s theme is “Unlock the Potential of Food: Find a Dietitian”. Did you know dietitians can support you in making nutritious food choices to help manage your blood sugars while also limiting your grocery budget? The cost of groceries is increasing and Canada’s Food… Continue reading March is Nutrition Month!World Diabetes Day 2022
November 1, 2022
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. Every year on this date the diabetes community celebrates the birthday of Sir Frederik G. Banting who, along with Dr. Charles H. Best, discovered insulin therapy right here in Toronto in 1921. The invaluable contribution of Banting and Best to the treatment of diabetes cannot be overstated as insulin… Continue reading World Diabetes Day 2022Power of Sleep
July 8, 2022
Sleep plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels Over the past few decades, the overall average number of hours slept each night has decreased. This decrease in sleep may have contributed to the increase in obesity and diabetes that occurred over the same stretch of time. Obesity and diabetes are affected by… Continue reading Power of SleepLet’s Celebrate Nutrition Month!
March 1, 2022
March is the month that marks the beginning of Spring. As the air begins to lose its chill and early flowers start to bloom, this gives us the opportunity to re-evaluate our wellbeing, end the winter hibernation and look forward to new events and activities. March is Nutrition Month, an event that is hosted by… Continue reading Let’s Celebrate Nutrition Month!Smoking and Diabetes
January 6, 2022
With the start of another year, many of us will no doubt be making New Year’s Resolutions. For many, these resolutions often centre on making lifestyle changes to improve our health. Smoking cessation is a common New Year resolution. In Canada, 100 Canadians die every day of smoking related illnesses(1). Weedless Wednesday has become a… Continue reading Smoking and DiabetesNew Year’s Resolutions for People with Diabetes
December 2, 2021
New Year is just around the corner. It is the perfect time to reflect on the year past and start new habits and establish personal goals for the year to come. If you have diabetes, here are some ideas to focus on when making your New Year’s resolutions for 2022. Follow up with your doctor… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions for People with Diabetes