People living with diabetes may be at risk of developing heart disease up to 15 years earlier compared to people who don’t have this condition.
Diabetes
A look into the many roles of Sunnybrook’s nurse practitioners
Sunnybrook nurse practitioners Chris Mueller, Carolyn Lawton and Aimee Santoro offer insight into the many aspects of their roles, and what they love...
It’s pedicure season. Tips for pampering your feet safely
Getting a pedicure? Some health and safety tips to keep in mind.
Googling your prescription may lead to medication intolerance, study finds
From drowsiness to muscle aches, all medications have side effects. But researchers suggest searching the web could be the culprit for triggering...
If you have diabetes, pay special attention to your feet
If you have a foot blister that’s blue and red under the skin, and isn’t healing, it may be a sign of a diabetes-related foot problem.
Tips for managing diabetes
Don’t underestimate the power of good choices and planning ahead when it comes to managing your diabetes.
Surprising ways smoking affects your body (and your family’s bodies too)
Patients and their families are sometimes surprised to hear about the ways cigarettes can affect their bodies.
Navigating the diabetes maze
Managing diabetes requires many different tools working together, which can include exercise, medications and diet.
Want diabetes for a week? These health professionals do
Staff at Sunnybrook are volunteering to live with diabetes for one week to help understand what patients go through.
Pregnant? Get moving to reduce risk of diabetes
Tips to reduce risk of diabetes during pregnancy, manage weight, reduce aches and pains and improve fitness in preparation for the big day.