When her father was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it raised a lot of questions for Carolina Henao, B.A., CFP®, CLU®. What will this cost? What's covered? What financial support is available? As a Sun Life financial planner, Carolina knew where to look for answers. Here's what she learned.
Diabetes & finance articles
Financial planning with diabetes: What an advisor can do (and why it's worth the conversation)
For Canadians with diabetes, planning ahead is about more than managing costs – it’s about building a future that considers your health, your goals, and the unexpected. Here’s how an advisor can support you.
Video: What you can do about diabetes distress
Joy Sereda, Senior Consultant and Registered Psychotherapist, Sun Life, talks about how money stress can impact your daily life with diabetes.
“What you’re feeling has a name”: How to navigate diabetes distress
Diabetes is about so much more than your blood sugar – it can affect your energy, your peace of mind, and even your bank account. Remember: you're not alone. And there are steps you can take to feel better.
Diabetes and money: 4 steps to financial clarity after your diagnosis
A new diabetes diagnosis can bring a lot of questions. That’s completely normal, and you’re not alone. Here are steps you can take to gain peace of mind.
Video: Healthy eating doesn't have to break the bank
Laura Baum, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator, talks about how small changes can make healthy everyday meals more manageable – and more joyful.
The real price of diabetes: stress, burnout and long-term financial impact
For millions of Canadians living with type 2 diabetes, the accompanying costs can add up.
Living with diabetes? These five tips can help you achieve lifetime financial security
How to manage your money while living with diabetes, from tailored advice to long-term protection.