COVID-19 Home Care for Healthy Feet
1. Inspect your feet daily Check your feet and toes every day for cuts, bruises, or sores Moisturize your feet – apply moisturizers such as creams or lotions to the top and bottom of the feet, not in between the toes 2. Protect your feet If you have neuropathy, do not...
Testing, testing… 1,2,3… Ketone checking!
As we all go through various stressors during COVID-19, you may hear messaging about testing yourself more frequently. While there are many ways to test your sugar levels Traditional meters and strips CGMs (Dexcom and Guardian 3) and FGM (Libre) On occasion you may...
A Message from your LMC Diabetes Educators
What can you do to prevent/prepare for COVID-19? Diabetes Canada is recommending to follow the guidelines stated by Public Health Canada: Wash your hands thoroughly and regularly with soap and water Sneeze and cough into your sleeve; when using tissues, immediately...
COVID-19 Optometry Update
Brampton: closed March 18 Please note, in an effort to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus we have been advised by the College of Optometry to close our clinic. We will offer emergency appointments at our Thornhill clinic located at 1600 Steeles Avenue West from...
COVID-19 Update From LMC
Dear LMC Patients, In these challenging times, we would like to assure you that your health and safety, as well as that of our healthcare providers and staff remain our top priority. LMC's management team is continuously monitoring and responding to Public Health...
Take Charge of your Kidney Health and Type 2 Diabetes!
LMC Manna Research is recruiting volunteers who have Type 2 Diabetes and existing kidney disease to participate in a clinical research trial that will provide access to an investigational medication that may reduce the risk of kidney and heart health issues in the...
Nutrition Month 2020
March is here, which means it is Nutrition Month! The goal of nutrition month is to encourage Canadians to eat well, and this year’s theme is: “More than Food: How you eat is important too.” This means focusing on healthy eating habits: cooking more often, eating...
March is Kidney Health Month and Pharmacist Awareness Month!
March is Kidney Health Month and Pharmacist Awareness Month! Wonder whether your medication affects your kidneys? Ask a pharmacist! Healthy Kidneys Healthy kidneys do the body good! Your kidneys: Maintain your overall fluid and water balance Balance your body’s...
Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd. Partners With LMC Healthcare
Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. partners with LMC Healthcare on national diabetes prevention program Evidence-based program uses digital technology to help Canadians reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes Burlington, ON, February 27, 2020 - Boehringer...
Put Your Heart First!
February is Heart Health month which is quite fitting because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! What better time to talk about heart health and learn about how to best take care of it with your diabetes! Having diabetes for a long time can affect the function...
Novel Coronavirus
2019 Novel Coronavirus or “Wuhan Coronavirus” is all over the news. Getting sick is never desired, but a virus this severe is something we all want to avoid. Tips to avoid getting sick Here are tips to stay healthy against the flu as well as the Novel Coronavirus:...
Healthy Goals for 2020
Happy New Year! January is often a time where new goals are set and resolutions begin. This is a chance for you to reflect on the previous year and perhaps think about a small change you would like to commit to for the year ahead. What are your thoughts and your goals...