LMC Blog
Our diabetes experts share some of their greatest advice, tips and tools to inspire and motivate you to live your best life!Taking The First Step in Foot Care
Foot care and Diabetes go together like peas and carrots. Routine foot care should be an essential part of managing your condition. Foot problems are common in those living with diabetes making it crucial to keep your feet healthy and have ongoing, routine foot care...
read moreIt’s Summer, Go Play Outside!
Whether it is to get back in shape, to prepare for a 10K run or enjoy some family time, there is no better way to enjoy summer than to play outside. Whatever your goal is, the benefits that come from moving your body are numerous! Exercise helps: Control your weight...
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WHICH SUGAR SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Q. I’m trying to make healthy and smart choices at the grocery store – but when I look at sugar, there’s so many options! Coconut sugar seems to be the new one, and I don’t know anything about that one. Which sugar should I choose?A. With so many on the market now –...
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DIABETES AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: HOW TO REDUCE YOUR SALT INTAKE
Blood Pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. High blood pressure, or hypertension, makes heart and stroke problems more likely. Unfortunately, the problem is amplified in diabetes because high blood sugars can...
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An excellent guide to #diabetes and exercise for individuals with #Type1 #diabetes.
Dr. Michael Riddells' "Getting Pumped" is now available for order! This is an excellent guide to #diabetes and exercise for individuals with #Type1 #diabetes. Order yours today! You can find it online at Medtronic Diabetes' shop here:...
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What are your New Year Resolutions for 2016?
It's a new year, which means a new perspective, a new you and of course, new goals! Maybe you're interested in learning a new language? How about breaking bad habits? Taking up a hobby that you could have never pictured yourself considering in the past? Whatever the...
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LMC’s Diabetes Education Program Recognized as program of excellence!
We have some excellent news! LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology has been recognized as a program of excellence in #Diabetes #Education and management by the Canadian Diabetes Association!
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