World Diabetes Day: Know your Risk, Know your Response
14
Nov
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World Diabetes Day: Know your Risk, Know your Response

World Diabetes Day is recognized every November 14th- the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1922. World Diabetes Day was created in response to the growing global concern surrounding the increasing health threats posed by diabetes. The World Diabetes Day campaign aims to promote the importance of…
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It’s Diabetes Awareness Month
07
Nov
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It’s Diabetes Awareness Month

It’s Diabetes Month. What the Future of Research Looks Like, and the Role of Clinical Trials November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, where we recognize the negative impact of the disease on those affected, and what we can do to mitigate and treat it. Over 11 million people in Canada are…
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Low GI Foods and Your Health
29
Nov
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Low GI Foods and Your Health

What is Glycemic Index? Glycemic index (GI) is a measure that grades a food based on how much it raises the blood glucose when consumed. It ranks food and drinks that contain carbohydrates by how much it raises blood sugar levels after it is consumed. Foods are categorised from low,…
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