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Emotional wellness

… wellness is a balancing act between self-care, productivity and leisure. It is normal for people living with diabetes to experience feelings of anxiety and depression. … that requires on-going attention and energy. People with diabetes often report that they experience peaks and valleys …

Ketone testing: urine or blood

… symptoms of ketoacidosis.  Follow the protocol as described and seek medical attention as needed. Read our handout on sick day care for individuals with type 1 diabetes.  What is DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)? It is a … potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes. It happens mostly with type 1 diabetes. DKA …

Insulin/medication options

… to take insulin as your body no longer makes enough and it needs to be replaced. Your doctor will prescribe a … as well. Learn more about injectable medications for diabetes . Insulin action principles Injected insulin … to your carbohydrate intake with assistance from your diabetes educators. Usually your background insulin is about …

Travel

… Travel Travel Diabetes should not stop you from doing the things you enjoy … Patients on insulin injection Make an appointment with your diabetes educator or health care provider at least 4-6 weeks … you will need to provide your provider with departure and arrival times both ways. Variations of “westward= more …

Endocrine Pregnancy Clinic

… to attend this clinic include individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes, thyroid or lipid conditions and gestational diabetes. Our goal is to provide you with the information … to attend this clinic include individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes, thyroid or lipid conditions and gestational …

Monitoring your blood sugar

… of your usual blood sugars from day to day is to check and record your blood sugars daily. Look at 3 days of blood … brands and models to pick from. Your pharmacist and diabetes educator could help you to decide which is best for … one or would like more information, please talk to your diabetes educator or health care provider.   …

Living with Prediabetes

… Living with Prediabetes Living with Prediabetes What is prediabetes? Prediabetes is sometimes … not well managed, over time people may experience the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Frequently asked questions … Living with Prediabetes What is prediabetes? Prediabetes is sometimes …

MEDIA RELEASE: Designing his future

… age 12, James Telfer knew what it would take to live well and long with diabetes. This year, the London artist will receive a medal … specialists with St. Joseph’s Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. To arrange, please contact: … Telfer knew what it would take to live well and long with diabetes. This year, the London artist will receive a medal …

Study offers hope for hard-to-treat type 2 diabetes

… Study offers hope for hard-to-treat type 2 diabetes Study offers hope for hard-to-treat type 2 diabetes A landmark international study involving patients and … also a Lawson Research Institute scientist and professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Western University’s …

Insulin pumps

… particularly with type 1 patients. The pumps are improving and more closely mimicking a pancreas which overall should … management.  Remember, the pump is only as good as the user and this requires commitment, time and an experienced team … of your chosen pump. Should I go on the pump? Contact your diabetes educator and attend a Pump Information Class to …

Strengthening the community

… to help ensure a healthy future for people in London and beyond. The son of immigrants, Keith Samitt was born in … that I would leave a donation, which I hope can advance diabetes research,” says Keith. “Maybe it can even help to … As a former patient at St. Joseph’s Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism and a longtime advocate for …

One-Stop Pituitary Clinic

… cause a wide range of disorders requiring testing, imaging and the care of various specialists – ophthalmologists, … Clinic’s central referral process, initial lab testing, endocrinology consult, visual field testing and … to level 5. Turn to the right to register at the the Diabetes & Endocrine Clinics. Otolaryngology (Head and Neck …

Patient Assistance Fund

… recovery journey. These items express dignity, respect and empathy for the whole person, and include things like … are five funds including one for each of the Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, the Ivey Eye Institute, Mental … are five funds including one for each of the Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, the Ivey Eye …

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

… For more information on this subject, see our patient handout on hypoglycemia . What are the symptoms of … 3 packets of sugar 2 packages “Rockets” 2. Wait 15 minutes and check your blood sugar again. If it remains low then … your next meal, have a small snack of 15 gm carbohydrate and protein i.e. ½ sandwich or 6 crackers/peanut butter. …

Using food labels

… food labels The best way to know how much carbohydrate, fat and sodium are in the foods you eat is to look at the label … for ≤ 5% Daily Value (DV) Choose foods low in saturated fat and with no trans fat Saturated fat and trans fat These show … /areas-of-care/centre-diabetes-endocrinology-and-metabolism/diabetes-education-centre/living-type-1-diabetes/using …

Discovery-driven, patient-focused

… Institute, medical discoveries are transforming lives and communities. As the research arm and integral partner of … and improving surgical practices around the world. Endocrinology, Metabolism and Chronic Diseases We don’t … scientists are building upon a legacy of leadership in diabetes and endocrine research, testing new and better ways …