Good Article about Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes (or more correctly, diabetes mellitus) is a chronic disease that affects up to 6% of the population (higher in the older age groups). Insulin is a hormone that helps the body deal with sugar (glucose) in the diet. When diabetes is present, either the body produces less or no insulin (Type 1) or the body tissues are resistant to the effects of diabetes (Type 2). This results in higher levels of glucose in the blood, which can damage a whole range of body tissues and organs.

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New Site for Diabetic Recipes

We've put together a unique collection of over 800 diabetic and heart-healthy recipes that have been developed for your personal use so that you and your family and friends can all sit down to a meal together, knowing that you'll be enjoying delicious food while helping you to control your diabetes. We also have more than 200 menus for every occasion from casual family meals to super parties or holiday celebrations.
Browse the archive via individual recipes or by menus. Be sure to add this page to your list of favorites as we'll be adding new recipes and menus every month.
Bon Appétit!

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A first in Canada

Research chair in aboriginal, rural health established at Northern Ontario School of Medicine

SUDBURY, Ontario - The Northern Ontario School of Medicine announced May 27 that the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and the Ontario government have each invested $1.5 million to establish a research chair in aboriginal and rural health at the school.

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