Diabetes in general
Five things you should know about sleep and type 1 diabetes
Sleep and type 1 diabetes (T1D) are closely tied together. Did you know that sleep problems and blood sugar levels mutually impact each other? Here...
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Cell phone bans in schools: not for children with type 1 diabetes, no!
Published September 2024, updated June 2025 The use of cell phones in classrooms has been banned in several provinces. Cell phones should therefore be left...
Mental health
Type 1 diabetes and self-perception
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is much more than monitoring blood sugar levels. It requires a constant commitment that involves paying attention to what...
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Diabetes in general
Five essential tips for life with type 1 diabetes from diagnosis on
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or LADA is a life-changing event. You may experience an emotional shock, have lots of questions or have to change...
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Halloween and type 1 diabetes: Tips and tricks for a safe celebration
October 31st often means costumes, pumpkins, laughter… and above all, mountains of candy, chips, and chocolate! For parents of a child living with type 1...
Diabetes in general
Aging with type 1 diabetes
Aging is an important concern for people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). With increasing life expectancy and a growing number of adult-onset diagnoses, including...
Hypo and hyperglycemia
Having difficulty managing your type 1 diabetes? Maybe it’s lipodystrophy
When you wonder why your type 1 diabetes (T1D) is suddenly more challenging to manage, you might think it’s due to stress, a carbs miscalculation, illness,...
Blood glucose monitoring
Fact sheet - CGM comparison table
Compare top CGMs side by side
Blood glucose monitoring
The Tandem t:slim mobile app now approved in Canada!
If you live with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and use the Tandem t:slim X2 hybrid closed-loop system, here’s an announcement that could make your daily life...
Blood glucose monitoring
Updated Diabetes Canada recommendations for managing type 1 diabetes
In February 2025, Diabetes Canada released updated clinical practice guidelines for managing type 1 diabetes (T1D). These guidelines aim to support high-quality, evidence-based care for...
Blood glucose monitoring
FreeStyle Libre 3 plus is now available in Canada!
Great news for people living with type 1 diabetes: the FreeStyle Libre 3 plus, Abbott’s latest continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, approved by Health Canada...
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