Safe and Environmentally-Friendly Disposal of Needles, Syringes, Lancets and Infusion Sets
Do you use pen needles, syringes, lancets, finger prick devices or infusion sets as part of your medication or monitoring routine? If so, don’t throw these in the garbage. These products are “medical sharps” and after being used, even once, are...
Injection Technique & Needles
Insulin is used as part of a normal treatment for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to have good diabetes management. All people living with type 1 diabetes require insulin, compared to only some people with type 2 diabetes that need it. Proper...
LMC & DarioHealth – Your Partners in Self-Management
Self-management doesn’t mean you’re managing alone! Diabetes is a self-managed condition. While you may visit your health care team on a regular basis, you will be the one managing your diabetes day-to-day. For most people, this includes checking your...
LMC and Diabetes Canada Team Up to launch Canadian Diabetes Prevention Program
Brampton, ON, June 25, 2019: Today, 1 in 9 adults aged 20 and older—more than three million Canadians—lives with diagnosed diabetes. Approximately 90% of these cases are type 2 diabetes, which is a preventable form of diabetes for many Canadians. Although diabetes...
ABCDEs of Diabetes & Self-Care
Between the daily demands of work, finances, families, and many other things, it’s not always easy to balance our priorities. This can often lead to stress, and for some, anxiety and other negative emotions. Living with a chronic disease in addition to our...
At-Home Foot Care Tips and Tricks: Action Steps for People Living with Diabetes
Chiropodists (Foot Specialists) recommend individuals living with Diabetes to incorporate at least one foot assessment per year as a part of their annual medical check-ups. Here are some tips and tricks to help keep your feet healthy at home all year round! Routine...
Heat Dehydration Cautions & Travel Tips
Summer is upon us which means the temperature is rising! Dehydration is a risk for everyone during hot weather. Your body will require more water during this time of year or if travelling to a warm destination. Also to be aware that high blood sugars can...
Your Voice Matters – Help protect publicly-funded diabetes care!
The Ontario government recently proposed the discontinuation of patient-pharmacist diabetes education, training and specialized medication assessments (aka MedsChecks for Diabetes). These 1:1 personalized services help patients receive the full benefit of...
First assessment of the performance of an implantable continuous glucose monitoring system through 180 days in a primarily adolescent population with type 1 diabetes
This month, our newest publication is the full report of the Eversense study results. Eversense is the very nifty sensor that is implanted subcutaneously and provides continuous glucose monitoring to your phone for 6 months. Our results were in teenagers...
Patients, data, and making it all work together: Using RWD in research
Using RWD and RWE to make data actionable and patient centric can be a gamechanger in the health care industry's research capabilities. During ACRP 2019, Karri Venn, president of research at LMC Manna, gave a talk regarding real world data (RWD) and real...
Eat Well, See Well
We often take our eyes for granted, sometimes not realizing our eyes are sensitive organs. They are constantly exposed to our harsh environments and our constantly changing weather. Our eyes play a vital role in our daily wellness, and it is important that...
Goodbye Boots, Hello Sandals!
Hellooo Sunshine! Many Canadians welcome May’s warmer weather for the long, sunny days, the enjoyment of cool drinks, and the chance to wear open-toed shoes. Though, before you take on summer adventures in last year’s sandals, it’s important to ensure that...