by LMC Healthcare | May 7, 2020 | LMC Blog
With May being foot health month, I usually use this time of year to emphasize the importance of foot care, provide education on the roles of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, and stress the importance of having a foot specialist as part of your health care team to...
by LMC Healthcare | May 7, 2020 | LMC Blog
While we lack specific evidence about diabetes and COVID-19, leading medical experts say that individuals with well-managed diabetes are NOT at increased risk of developing COVID-19. Experts further say that if someone with well-managed diabetes does develop COVID-19,...
by LMC Healthcare | Apr 20, 2020 | LMC Blog
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...
by LMC Healthcare | Apr 20, 2020 | LMC Blog
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...
by LMC Healthcare | Apr 20, 2020 | LMC Blog
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...
by LMC Healthcare | Mar 5, 2020 | LMC Blog
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...
