Freestyle Libre and Freestyle Libre 2 – What’s the Difference?
Have you heard? There’s a new Libre in town! The Freestyle Libre “flash” glucose monitor now has a “version 2”, called the Freestyle Libre 2. Read on to find out about the differences, compatibilities and new features… What’s the difference between the Freestyle...
Your Eyes and Overall Health – It’s All Connected
It’s important to remember that the eyes are connected to many other systems in the human body. That makes routine eye exams an important part of preventative healthcare—regardless of your age or physical health. Comprehensive eye exams not only test your vision, but...
Goodbye Winter Boots, Hello Summer Shoes & Sandals!
Hello April! Many Canadians welcome April’s warmer weather by putting away their winter boots and bringing out their summer footwear. However, before you take on new adventures in last year’s shoes or sandals, it’s important to ensure that this footwear still fits...
Diabetes Oral Health
April is Oral Health Month! Did you know blood sugars can impact oral health? People living with diabetes may have a higher risk of developing complications to the teeth, gums, and tongue due to changes in the body and a weakened immune system. High blood sugar, also...
More than prescriptions…
March is Pharmacist Appreciation Month! Pharmacists can provide you with more than prescriptions. Here are some highlights and featured services that are available from our LMC Certified Diabetes Educator Pharmacists – and these are covered by OHIP, so there is no...
Compression Stockings to Reduce Edema
With March being kidney health month, we wanted to educate you more on a common kidney health issue - edema. Edema is the swelling that is caused by water retention in your body’s tissues. This complication can occur when the kidneys are unable to properly process...
Nutrition Month 2021
March is nutrition month and this year’s theme is “Good For You. Dietitians Help You Find Your Healthy.” This year it’s all about finding what foods work for you and make you feel your best. There is no “one size fits all” when it comes to healthy eating! There are...
Your Happiness Matters: Living Well with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Written by Gabrielle Schmid, RD, CDE Take a moment to think about you how feel towards your diabetes… Do you feel empowered? Capable? Sad? Overwhelmed? Anxious? All of the above, depending on the day? The demands of managing T1D are constant, with no breaks, no...
Heart Health Month
February is heart health month! People living with diabetes are at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. However, you can reduce your risk with healthy behaviours such as diet and exercise as well as taking medications to protect your heart as recommended by...
Your Feet & Heart Health
If you’re wondering about the health of your heart, take a look at your feet. Your feet are often forgotten about. They get squished into shoes, stepped on, and not properly taken care of. This may be true for many of us; however, your feet could hold key signs about...
COVID-19 & Heart Health
The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada has heart-related statistics to share when it comes to COVID-19: Data shows that people who have a heart condition or vascular disease, or who have had a stroke, are at higher risk of complications if they are infected with...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
The health buzz kicking off 2021 is COVID-19 vaccinations! Depending on what part of Canada you are in, your age and your living arrangements, you may have been part of the fortunate group who have already received your COVID-19 vaccine. For the majority of...