What It Could Mean if Your Hands are Always Cold
The underyling cause could be benign—or a symptom of a more serious condition.
Doing This Daily Can Reduce Your Diabetes Risk by 74%
Researchers have found that two popular pastimes may be powerful ways to work off your chance of developing Type 2...
20+ Lower-Carb Summer Desserts
Light, refreshing and about 30 grams of carbs (or less) per serving, these delightful dessert recipes add the perfect finishing...
10 Great Coffee Sweeteners (That Aren’t Sugar)
Want to cut sugar from your coffee without sacrificing its sweet taste? Here are 10 delicious coffee sweeteners to mix...
Silent Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes You Might Be Missing
There are some early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, but they can be subtle enough that you might not notice....
How Cold Weather Can Actually Be Good For You
Although winter will never be anyone's favourite season, it helps knowing there’s a silver lining to those frosty forecasts.
The Most Common Sleep Problems, Solved
Whether you're having trouble getting to sleep, staying asleep, or are waking up too early, Dr....
How to Beat Diabetes
Scientific breakthroughs are now helping to prevent the disease, and even put it into remission.
6 Tips for Losing Weight with Diabetes
Losing excess weight can improve your heart health and offer other benefits for your body, but if you have diabetes,...
Why You Should Never Ignore Erectile Dysfunction
Sure, it's easy to treat—but a closer look at the underlying causes could save your life.
These Dogs Are Teaching Machines How to Sniff Out Cancer
Learn how new discoveries about dogs' ability to detect disease will revolutionize medicine.
6 Surprising Salad Tricks to Help You Lose More Weight
Looking for healthy salad ideas? Release more fat with these key—sometimes counterintuitive—salad ingredients.
The 10 Greatest Canadian Health Discoveries
2021 marks the 100th anniversary of Banting and Best's discovery of insulin—a groundbreaking drug that changed diabetes from a death...
How a Group of Amateur Hackers Transformed Diabetes Care
It's always been a lot of work to manage my diabetes. Then I met some fellow patients who change my...
8 Sneaky Things That Raise Your Blood Sugar Levels
If you're concerned about healthy blood sugar levels, it’s important to be aware of these unexpected factors that can spike...
11 Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts
From glowing skin to better gut health, the health benefits of Brussels sprouts make this vegetable worth eating.
5 Surprising Diseases That Eye Exams Can Detect
Your eyes are a window to the soul—and your general health.
8 Ways to Host a Diabetic-Friendly Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving table may be full of harvest goodies, but it’s also a bounty of carbohydrates. For diabetes sufferers, those...
9 Fruits to Avoid If You Have Diabetes
You can eat fruits—but some are higher in sugar than health experts would prefer. Here's our quick list of fruits...
13 Things Your Feet Wish You Knew
Seventy-five per cent of Canadians will experience foot problems in their lives. Lower your risk with these tips.
15 Medical Discoveries You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Did you know that vegans and vegetarians score higher than meat eaters on scales measuring depression? We've rounded up the...
7 Ways to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
If your blood sugar number is creeping up, these science-backed diet, exercise, and wellness tweaks can help you return it...
Reader’s Digest Health Report: March 2018
We've rounded up the three most fascinating medical discoveries from around the world in this month's health report.
15 Healthy Low-Calorie Snack Ideas
"Don't eat between meals." If you've ever heard that advice, you might want to take it with a grain of...
Drama in Real Life: Bradley’s Last Hope
The two-year-old had never suffered any complications from diabetes, so his rising blood sugar was too unusual to ignore.
6 Tips For Travelling with Diabetes
Even if you’re planning a getaway, your blood-sugar levels should stay put. Jillian Paulmark, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes...
Diabetic Diet Tips: 3 Guidelines for Adding Protein
How do you fill the protein corner of your plate if you're on a diabetic diet? Here are healthy ways...
6 Diabetes Symptoms You Need to Know About
Type 2 diabetes has many serious—and potentially deadly—side-effects. Here's what you need to know about diabetes symptoms.
30 Healthy Snacks No Adult Has to Feel Guilty About Eating
Snackaholics, rejoice! Beat between-meal blahs with a month's worth of tasty and creative healthy snacks for adults.
The Best and Worst Drinks for Diabetics
Liquid calories and nutrition can be good or bad for blood sugar and diabetes. Here's how you can get the...
4 Prediabetes Mistakes to Avoid
Prediabetes can put you on the fast track to full-blown illness. Here are four simple steps to turn things around...
