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Dr. Richard Bebb

Dr. Richard Bebb

MD, ABIM, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Victoria, BC
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What is Insulin?

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Insulin is a hormone produced in the body (within the pancreas) which lowers the sugar in your blood by bringing it into cells to be used as energy. If your body doesn't produce insulin or isn't able to use the insulin in your body, you either have Type I or Type II diabetes. People with diabetes may have to take insulin in order to help manage their blood sugar levels.

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What are Diabetes Symptoms & Treatments

Ms. Cecilia Hamming

Ms. Cecilia Hamming

RN, BA., Medtronic CPT
Nurse
Vancouver, BC
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Can I exercise with an insulin pump?

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For many people, exercise is completely safe if they have an insulin pump. A benefit of having the pump is that it can offer you a more consistent baseline control of your blood sugar so that you can avoid running your sugars too high or too low either before, during or after your exercise. Of course, your best bet is to speak with your family doctor first if you plan to start an exercise program.

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How to Exercise with an Insulin Pump

Dr. Daniel Ngui

Dr. Daniel Ngui

BSc (P.T), MD, CFPC, FCFP
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
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How can I quit smoking?

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You can speak with your doctor about some of the tools or medications people can use to quit smoking. It may be helpful for you to actually pick a 'quit date', and write down the reason why you are quitting. If you take some time to think about possible hurdles or roadblocks you might encounter, you can write these down and plan for how you might work around them.

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How to Quit Smoking

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