Students may take a maximum of 2 courses while holding a USRA. Awarded positions must be held for a minimum of 16 weeks (35hr/wk) and the hourly rate paid must meet BC’s minimum wage requirements. In ...

People with diabetes looking for a sweetener that won't raise their blood sugar levels frequently turn to sugar substitutes. There are several sugar alternatives that are considered safe and may be ...

How to lower fasting blood sugar if you have diabetes involves a combination of dietary and lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly, managing your carb and fat intake, getting plenty of sleep, ...

Hyperglycemia refers to high levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. It occurs when the body does not produce or use enough insulin. The symptoms or effects of hyperglycemia include increased ...

Knowing what to do if you’re prone to dips in your blood sugar can help keep you safe. You may try fast-acting juice or glucose, or adjust your insulin dose to help quickly raise your blood ...

Fruit can be as sweet as candy. If that’s stopping you from eating the recommended 2 cups per day, many fruits contain less sugar, offering a subtle hint of sweetness, a sweet-tart flavor or a ...

Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager. His work covers operations, marketing, sustainable business and personal finance, as well as many of his personal ...

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) sponsors a program of Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) for outstanding undergraduate students who are interested in ...

The Summer 2025 USRA competition information is listed below. Please note that applications will need to be submitted by email to the Graduate Program Assistant (statgrad@sfu.ca) (with any "printed" ...