November is diabetes awareness month
This month for Diabetes Awareness Month, we are breaking down the top ten diabetes myths. 1) If I eat well and exercise every day, my diabetes will go away. There is currently no cure for diabetes however, if you make lifestyle changes such as eating healthy and...
Pregnancy and your feet
During pregnancy, it is not uncommon to experience an array of aches and pains all over your body. Among these complications are tired, swollen, achy feet – a very common and painful symptom experienced by mothers-to-be during their 9 months of pregnancy. Managing...
Artificial pancreas: Are we there yet? A summary of the newest automated pump technology
Diabetes care is ever changing and insulin pump technology is advancing rapidly. We are closer to an artificial pancreas than ever before with fully approved insulin pump systems in Canada that allow for automated insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitor...
Foot Care: A Step Towards Good Health
Prevention is key to reduce the risk of foot complications for those with type 1 diabetes. As a multi-system disorder, diabetes is frequently associated with other conditions, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Together, these conditions can contribute...
Check Your Glucagon! Recall on Lot D239382A
On September 26, 2021, Health Canada issued a recall on Glucagon- specifically for Lot D239382A, which has an expiry of May 10, 2022. Here is the link to the Health Canada Advisory. If you are in possession of Glucagon with this Lot number, please return it to your...
Flu shots and how they are different during the pandemic.
Have Diabetes? Get Your Flu Shot! People with diabetes often have a weakened ability to fight off infection. That’s why you’ll hear your healthcare team cautioning you to protect yourself from infections, whether it be from the flu, COVID-19 or from general cuts and...
Happy And Healthy Halloween!
Many people look forward to Halloween because it is a time to enjoy spooky movies, dress up in costumes, and enjoy delicious treats! For people living with diabetes, Halloween can also be a challenging time to manage blood sugars. Here are a few tips and tricks to...
Proper Shoe Fitting For The Whole Family!
Shoe suitability will differ depending on the activity they are intended for, and the type of foot resting in them. Our LMC Chiropodists specialize in the assessment of biomechanics and recognizing what foot type you have. Please see below for tips and tricks to find...
Back to School Meal Prep
The exciting back-to-school season is here! Whether you have children who are going back to school, or you are going back to the office, meal prepping can save you time spent in the kitchen throughout the week. What is meal prep? Meal prep is when you make food in...
Back-to-school Prep Reminders
Going back to school next month? Here are some medication reminders to help prepare. Taking Insulin? Check your glucagon If you take insulin, its best to have glucagon available in the event of severe hypoglycemia. Glucagon injections, as with all medications, have...
4 Outdoor Activities for a Healthy Body & Mind
These past few months have definitely been challenging but no matter what challenges we face, it is important to still take care of both our physical and mental health. Thankfully we have the great outdoors to help us with both! Here are four ideas for activities to...
Medication Self-Care Tips
Most people with chronic conditions have treatments that include medications, and yet 50% of Canadians do not take their medications as prescribed. Here are some tips to get the most benefit from your medications! 1) If you have medication questions or concerns,...