Your wellness
We’re here to help enhance your health and wellness.
Your wellness is our priority. Your overall well-being, including your physical and mental health, is important whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes long term. Diabetes Canada encourages (and supports) you in making positive choices for your lifelong health that will also reduce the risk of potential complications.
Ready to start your journey to a healthier empowered life? Let’s explore Diabetes Canada’s expert-backed resources now.
Nutrition
Expert nutrition information you can trust
Did you know that there’s no such thing as a “diabetic diet”? If you live with diabetes, you can enjoy a wide variety of foods; nothing is completely off limits.
So, what are the secrets to eating well?
- Take a balanced approach and create healthier eating habits with meal planning, carb counting and reading food labels.
- Choose delicious recipes for your dietary needs and overall health goals whether you’re managing type 1, type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.
- Make food choices with practical nutrition tips and guidance informed by the latest evidence-based recommendations.
Mental health
Navigating diabetes and mental health
Did you know that people living with diabetes are two to three times more likely to live with depression? This statistic underscores the fact that managing diabetes goes beyond your physical health. Your mental health plays a crucial role in a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Our resources are designed to help you achieve this goal.
How do you get started?
- Talk openly about the challenges you’re experiencing with your support network.
- Get expert guidance from healthcare professionals in a video series about how to navigate mental health and diabetes.
- Understand the different ways mental health issues can show up in your life or the lives of those who support you.
- Learn coping strategies for managing the emotional aspects of diabetes.
Physical activity
Diabetes and physical activity: Strategies for living well
Have you heard? Regular exercise helps improve heart health and effectively manage blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications, such as heart disease. Physical activity also boosts your overall well-being. Diabetes Canada’s practical and accessible tips will support you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and making wellness achievable and sustainable.
Ready, set, go!
- Try to move every day. Our top 10 tips to sit less and move more will show you how easy it can be.
- Want to take it to the next level? Find out what type of activity is right for you depending on your diabetes—and what you’ll enjoy.
- Struggling to stay motivated? Watch our video full of ideas to help you stick with it.
- Still getting stuck? Here are tools for identifying and overcoming barriers to physical activity. Let us know how it goes!