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Where is the cure?
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May 7, 2013
Last week there was a news article about a recent finding scientists had made, which could in future affect the course of Type 1 diabetes. If you reca...
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Being upfront about your medications
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April 23, 2013
This week I had the pleasure of meeting a very nice man for whom I was consulted to help adjust his insulin regimen. He was definitely on the larger s...
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Are your snacking habits killing you?
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April 16, 2013
Strong wording this week, but I needed to grab your attention! This week I saw a nice man in clinic. He has diabetes and treats it with an insulin pum...
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Change comes slowly
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March 19, 2013
Another successful mission has been completed! Our entire diabetes mission team returned to the United States this past weekend. Last week was a flurr...
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Diabetes and your liver
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March 5, 2013
Of all the places diabetes can affect, the liver seems to be one of the most unlikely. Everyone has heard about alcohol affecting your liver, right? A...
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It’s almost time again!
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February 19, 2013
As I write this, we are only two weeks away from our next mission trip home. Oh my! How time flies. I can’t believe it has already been a year since...
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Healthy hearts are happy hearts
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February 12, 2013
February 1st was Go Red Day in the United States, a day dedicated to furthering awareness of heart disease in women. Did you know that heart disease i...
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The deadly sins for diabetics: a quick review
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February 5, 2013
Okay, we are moving past January my friends, into February. How many of you held on to those resolutions? Anyone fall off the wagon? Was anyone able t...
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Deadly Sin #3 Revisited – Time to quit smoking
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January 29, 2013
Yes, say it with me: IT’S TIME TO QUIT SMOKING!!! Resolution or not, whether you have tried in the past or not, whether it is your spouse/girlfriend...
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Let the resolutions come!!!
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January 8, 2013
Ah, 2013. What will this New Year bring? Only our Lord knows, but I am sure of one thing: many of you have high hopes for this New Year.{{more}} Just ...
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Holiday season: our best and worst times
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December 18, 2012
Christmas is right around the corner; can you believe it? Where did 2012 go?{{more}} As always, we look forward to this busy, fun time of year, filled...
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More blood tests???
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November 20, 2012
There are days when you probably feel like you had a vampire attacking you when you, had blood drawn at the lab — you see vial after vial being...
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Cold and flu season approacheth…
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October 23, 2012
The full brunt of cold season will soon be on us. Do not be mistaken — viruses can pop up at pretty much any time. In fact, some viruses hang around...
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The foods that fool
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October 16, 2012
Here is a recent question I was asked that I found very interesting: “What are common foods thought to be ‘healthy,’ but are not as good as you ...
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Planning your meals
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October 2, 2012
Last week we talked about what counted as “a starch,” a concept that is very important in regard to blood sugar control. Remember that starches ar...
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Remembering starches
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September 25, 2012
One thing we noticed during our trip home in March was that many people are still struggling with what a “starch” really is, and what it means in ...
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Case Study 3: What’s the pill in your hand?
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September 18, 2012
This week’s case study is actually a combination of the same theme I have seen in a group of patients this week: Patient 1, a 57-year-old woman who ...
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Case Study 2: Denial?
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September 11, 2012
This week I was asked to see a gentleman in consultation that had just come out of heart surgery. His blood sugars were high and he needed to be treat...
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Case study 1: spot the problem(s)
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September 4, 2012
This week we will start a few examples of what I call “case studies.” These are all going to be real life scenarios, and hopefully, by now you wil...
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Preparing for pregnancy when you have diabetes
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August 28, 2012
For those of you have been diagnosed with diabetes even before you become pregnant, your opportunity to provide a wonderful environment for your baby ...
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Testing for diabetes in pregnancy
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August 21, 2012
First things first: congrats to all mothers-to-be! This is a very exciting time for you and your families. We all know that mothers play an important ...
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Diabetes in pregnancy
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August 14, 2012
I had a request from one of my very favourite readers to speak a bit about diabetes in pregnancy (thanks for the request!), so, we will start a short ...
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Being upfront about your medications
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August 7, 2012
This week I had the pleasure of meeting a very nice man for whom I was consulted to help adjust his insulin regimen. He was definitely on the larger s...
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Feeling Low?
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July 24, 2012
These past three weeks I have seen a rush of patients with low blood sugars in the hospital. They were actually brought IN to the hospital for that re...
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Which men should be screened for diabetes?
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July 17, 2012
MEN, you should be checked for diabetes, if: You are older than age 45 years. You are overweight or obese. You have had a recent urine infection or ha...
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Why it is important to have a schedule
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June 26, 2012
Last week we talked about the importance of taking your insulin and eating at the same time every day. We discussed a bit how missing meals could be a...
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Optimizing how your insulin works for YOU
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June 19, 2012
Many of you know that there are various different types of insulin available around the world. Some countries have more variety available than others....
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The Pee test
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June 12, 2012
The first time your diabetes doctor says: “I will need a urine sample,” you may accidentally give him/her a shocked look. What on earth could your...
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Travel when you have Diabetes
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May 22, 2012
I am getting ready for a weekend trip, so travel is foremost in my mind. Plus, this last week, a patient of mine was leaving for her honeymoon, so we ...
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Planning your meals
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May 8, 2012
Last time we talked about what counted as “a starch,” a concept that is very important in regard to blood sugar control. Remember that starches ar...