What is a Diabetes Educator?
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, which we start off by recognizing the unique role carried out by diabetes educators. But, what’s a diabetes educator? Being diagnosed with diabetes can come as a shock and become overwhelming. First and foremost, diabetes...
LMC|Manna Research – Winner of 2017 SPRIA Award
On October 6-8th, 2017, LMC?Manna Research's Management Team was represented at the Society of Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) annual Global Solutions Summit Conference in Boca Raton, Florida. Nazneen Qureshi, Manager Patient Engagement, representing LMC | Manna...
LMC|Manna Research – Winner of 2017 Clinical Research Coordinator of the Year – The Americas Award
LMC | Manna Research's own Lydia Frost, Regional Site Lead – Research, won the 2017 Clinical Research Coordinator of the Year - The Americas Award, presented by PharmaTimes Media Ltd. This year’s competition was held in association with the ACRP 2017 Meeting &...
Finding The Right Fit Shoes
September is that time of year when we step back into routine. It is also a great time to cycle a new pair of running shoes into your physical activity routine. Here are some great tips when gearing up for a new pair of runners. Some key features to look for in a new...
Health-ier Snack Ideas
September marks the return to routine. Back to school means back to making lunches, and with that comes a lot of decision making! Do you pack what is healthy for you and your family? Do you choose to include the treats your children are asking for? Is there a common...
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...
It’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...
The LMC Skills, Confidence & Preparedness Index (SCPI): development and evaluation of a novel tool for assessing self-management in patients with diabetes
At the beginning of 2017, LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology published a paper in the journal of Health and Quality of Life Outcomes about our novel tool - LMC Skills, Confidence & Preparedness Index (SCPI). SCPI is a new tool that can be used to assess...
LMC Now Providing Telemedicine Consult Appointments to Patients in the Minto-Mapleton Area
LMC's telemedicine service is dedicated to the provision of medical consultation and follow-up services for Diabetes & Endocrine conditions to individuals over the age of 18 living in the various LHIN’s. We have recently begun accepting referrals from...
Sanofi receives FDA approval of AdlyxinTM for treatment of adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Sanofi announced on July 28th that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved AdlyxinTM (lixisenatide), a once-daily mealtime GLP-1 receptor agonist injection indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. “The...
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 –...
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...