What steps do you need to take to help manage your diabetes and enjoy a healthier life?
Smart Nutrition
Discover how you can change the way you eat to help prevent and/or control type 2 diabetes.
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- Creating a Meal Plan
Learn why working with your healthcare team to create a healthy eating approach is an important step.
- The Truth About Carbs
Not all carbohydrates are the same-find out why the types of carbs you eat are important for your diabetes.
- What are Trans Fats?
Educate yourself on trans fats and read about what experts are saying.
- Eating Out
Some simple tips for eating out can help you stay healthy while dining socially.
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Staying in Shape
See how you can become more active to help improve your body’s ability to use insulin and to boost your overall health.
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- Road Crew
It starts with just one step. Form your own walking group — we'll show you how!
- Body Spotlight
Learn how to tone and improve your abdominal muscles, back, legs, thighs, hips, biceps and triceps, buttocks and waist.
- Muscle Guide
Wondering where your quads or obliques are? Check out this map of the human body’s key muscle areas.
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Travel
Learn about managing your diabetes while traveling and the special precautions and considerations that you should take to stay healthy on the road.
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- Travel Tips
Helpful advice to help you prepare for your travels, pack, and enjoy your trip without sacrificing diabetes control.
- Flying with Diabetes Supplies
Some suggestions to simplify air travel, as well as a Canada Transport-approved list of diabetes supplies.
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