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Dr. Richard Bebb

Dr. Richard Bebb

MD, ABIM, FRCPC
Endocrinologist
Victoria, BC
Q:

What are the different types of diabetes?

A:

The three main types of diabetes are Type I, Type II, and gestational diabetes.

In Type I diabetes, the body is unable to produce its own insulin. In Type II diabetes, the body produces insulin, but is unable to process or use it. Gestational diabetes occurs in pregnancy when the body is unable to keep up with the insulin demands of a growing fetus.

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Diabetes Management - Lifestyle Changes

Dr. John Watterson

Dr. John Watterson

MD, FRCPC
Rheumatologist
Victoria, BC
Q:

Who is most likely to develop osteoarthritis?

A:

Anyone can develop osteoarthritis, although it does seem to affect women earlier than men. Women tend to experience onset between the ages of 45 and 65, whereas men are affected slightly later in life (on average). There is also a hereditary effect at play with osteoarthritis of the hands, and many people will comment that they had a female family member who was also affected by osteoarthritis of the hands.

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Osteoarthritis in the Hands

Dr. Tony Taylor

Dr. Tony Taylor

MD, EMBA,
Emergency Physician
New Westminster, BC
Q:

Should I get a dog bite checked by a doctor?

A:

When you are bitten by a dog, there can be varying levels of injury. Many dog bites are not very severe, but others cause more damage to the site as well as some of the tissues underneath the skin. If you have been bitten by a dog, it is a good idea to have your injury assessed by a doctor in order to treat it properly and ensure you are protected from infection.

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Emergency Dog Bite Treatment

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