Diabetes is a “silent killer.” About 12 million Canadians unknowingly have prediabetes or diabetes; more than 5.7 million live with diagnosed diabetes (type 1 and type 2). Here’s how a plant&#x2d;based diet helps with diabetes management and prevention.

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People with diabetes spend an estimated 8,000 hours per year self&#x2d;managing their diabetes outside of the medical setting. For many, that includes time on social media. In this article, you’ll meet three influencers in the diabetes online community and learn what researchers have concluded about the benefits and consequences of engagement.

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Managing blood sugar levels is at the very heart of preventing diabetes. One of the best ways to do that is to adopt diet habits that focus on whole, plant&#x2d;based foods. Read on for some of the best foods for diabetes prevention and some alive&#x2d;worthy recipes to incorporate them into your diet.

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Coming to terms with a life&#x2d;changing diagnosis is a complex emotional journey. Developing healthy coping strategies, building self&#x2d;sufficiency, and surrounding oneself with positive support systems are helpful for reducing diabetes distress and encouraging the successful management of diabetes.

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The annual incidence rate of childhood obesity in Canadian kids is at about 12 percent. And kids with obesity have an estimated fourfold risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that both conditions are very responsive to these simple diet and lifestyle modifications.

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Natural blood sugar regulators such as fibre, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar may help to balance blood sugar levels.

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