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Ms. Cecilia Hamming

Ms. Cecilia Hamming

RN, BA., Medtronic CPT
Nurse
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Do I still need to test my blood sugar if I have an insulin pump?

A:

Yes, your insulin pump will be adjusted based on your blood sugar readings. The only way to find out how your blood sugar varies throughout the day is to test regularly. Your diabetes care team will tell you how often you should be testing, and it may be more often when your pump is first set up for you until your daily blood sugar trends are measured.

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How To Adjust and Set Your Insulin Pump

Dr. Milan Khara

Dr. Milan Khara

MBChB,CCFP, ABAM, Smoking Cessation Physician
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

How difficult is it to stop smoking?

A:

For some people, quitting smoking is a very tough journey. Smoking is seen as a choice by many, however it is also an addiction. The key to success is matching your readiness to quit with a solid plan of what resources and tools you are going to use to help you along the way. You can start by talking to your family doctor about your intentions to quit smoking and create a plan together. 

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How to Successfully Quit Smoking

Dr. Greg Moloney

Dr. Greg Moloney

MMED, FRCSC
Ophthalmologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What is Refractive Cataract Surgery

A:

The lens in our eyes plays a crucial role in focusing light onto the retina, which is responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. The lens is normally clear and flexible, allowing it to change shape to adjust the focus, similar to the way a camera lens works.

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Refractive Cataract Surgery