by LMC Healthcare | Oct 26, 2020 | LMC Blog
Why did my doctor prescribe something for cholesterol or high blood pressure if I don’t have these conditions? Having diabetes increases your risk of heart disease. Because of this, the diabetes treatment guidelines include medications to lower cholesterol, lower...
by LMC Healthcare | Oct 26, 2020 | Chiropody Blog, LMC Blog
Foot problems are common in people living with diabetes. Diabetes restricts the blood from travelling through the smalls blood vessels in our feet. This can cause difficulty for even the smallest of cuts to heal, and can potentially lead to infection. Our nerves and...
by LMC Healthcare | Oct 26, 2020 | LMC Blog
As COVID-19 continues to dominate the headlines, protecting yourself and those around you is vital as is looking after your health including the health of your eyes. Coronavirus is transmitted from person to person mainly through airborne “respiratory droplets”...
by LMC Healthcare | Oct 26, 2020 | LMC Blog
Currently, 1 in 3 Canadians are living with pre-diabetes or diabetes. It is estimated that every 24 hours: More than 20 Canadians die of diabetes-related complications 480 more Canadians are diagnosed with this devastating disease 14 Canadians have a lower limb...
by LMC Healthcare | Sep 29, 2020 | LMC Blog
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 cuts and scrapes. Flu Prevention A recent Pollara...
by LMC Healthcare | Sep 29, 2020 | LMC Blog, Optometry Blog
What is dry eye? Dry eye is a condition in which the eye does not produce tears properly. It can also involve tears not having the right...
