What is HbA1c?
Your HbA1c number Consider your HbA1c number (also known as "A1c" or "glycated hemoglobin") as a snapshot of your blood glucose levels over two to three months. Over time, glucose naturally attaches itself to your red blood cells. When this happens, the cell is considered "glycated". The more glucose in your blood, the more glycated HbA1c you have in...
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5 ways to manage your blood sugar while working from home
Making the shift from being an in-office employee to one who works remotely can certainly be an adjustment. You may need to learn how to balance your own conference calls, create boundaries between your family time and late-night requests from colleagues when there’s no commute separating the spheres of your life and focus on that quarterly report when there are piles of laundry staring you in the face. Working from home presents a whole different set of challenges for people with diabetes....
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START THE DAY OFF RIGHT
It’s a fact: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In addition to providing you with the energy you need, it helps you keep hunger under control and prevent drops in blood sugar… as long as you limit carbohydrate and fat intake in favor of protein and fibre. Low on time or ideas in the morning? Here’s some inspiration!...
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A MATTER OF CHOCOLATE
Why deny yourself the pleasure? Good for both your mood and your cardiovascular health, chocolate can very easily be integrated into your diet—as long as it’s consumed in moderation, of course. GOOD FATS The types of fats contained in cacao butter, such as monounsaturated fatty...
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4 TIPS FOR VIRTUALLY PAIN-FREE FINGER PRICKING
Lancing or pricking fingers is a vital part of your daily diabetes management. Finger soreness and pain were the most common reasons for people living with diabetes to refrain from regular blood glucose testing1. Lancing correctly with Accu-Chek ®...
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5 ways to manage your blood sugar while working from home
Making the shift from being an in-office employee to one who works remotely can certainly be an adjustment. You may need to learn how to balance your own conference calls, create boundaries between your family time and late-night requests from colleagues when there’s no commute separating the spheres of your life and focus on that quarterly report when there are piles of laundry staring you in the face. Working from home presents a whole different set of challenges for people with diabetes....
Read More START THE DAY OFF RIGHT
It’s a fact: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In addition to providing you with the energy you need, it helps you keep hunger under control and prevent drops in blood sugar… as long as you limit carbohydrate and fat intake in favor of protein and fibre. Low on time or ideas in the morning? Here’s some inspiration!...
Read More A MATTER OF CHOCOLATE
Why deny yourself the pleasure? Good for both your mood and your cardiovascular health, chocolate can very easily be integrated into your diet—as long as it’s consumed in moderation, of course. GOOD FATS The types of fats contained in cacao butter, such as monounsaturated fatty...
Read More 4 TIPS FOR VIRTUALLY PAIN-FREE FINGER PRICKING
Lancing or pricking fingers is a vital part of your daily diabetes management. Finger soreness and pain were the most common reasons for people living with diabetes to refrain from regular blood glucose testing1. Lancing correctly with Accu-Chek ®...
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