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Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet On this page: Overview Overview Because you have diabetes, you need to be especially careful to protect your … of objects that you might trip over. Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Toe, Foot, and Ankle …
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Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems On this page: … Overview Blood vessel and nerve damage linked with diabetes can lead to serious infections that are extremely … who has had an amputation. Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Current as of: March 1, …
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Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump Actionset Overview Some people with diabetes use an insulin pump instead of daily shots to … to cover the amount of carbohydrate in your meal. Your diabetes team will help you figure out your bolus doses. …
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Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview Related … If you can't see well, have someone else use this checklist to examine your feet for you. Using this checklist can help you remember to examine all areas of your …
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Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools … What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks … to. Also, you can wear medical alert jewellery that lists your allergies. Symptoms Symptoms of a food allergy …
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Food allergies Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a food as harmful and triggers an allergic reaction. Whether …
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Food labels Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Food labels provide nutrition information on packaged food. Learn more about using food labels to make healthier …
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Food security Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food security means that everyone has access to food that is …
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… Overview Foot problems in people with diabetes are usually treated by keeping blood sugar levels … develop. Even problems that seem minor—like calluses, blisters, cracked or peeling skin, and athlete's foot —need … develop. Even problems that seem minor—like calluses, blisters, cracked or peeling skin, and athlete's foot —need …
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… Information Overview Regular exercise may help control your diabetes, which can reduce your risk of severe diabetic … content . … Overview Regular exercise may help control your diabetes, which can reduce your risk of severe diabetic …