Urethral inserts are temporarily inserted into the urethra (the tube which carries urine to the outside of the body) to prevent or reduce bladder leakage. Inserts are removed prior to urination, reinserted after voiding, generally re-usable, and are made of soft medical grade plastic which causes little discomfort.
Routinely pricking your finger to get a glucose reading?* Guessing where your glucose is headed? Worried how your loved one living with diabetes is doing? The Dexcom G6 puts the power of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in your hand.
Hypothyroidism occurs when your body doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck. It releases hormones to help your body regulate and use energy.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease that affects over 9 million Canadians and 25 million Americans. Diabetes occurs when the body has trouble either making or processing insulin. Insulin is the hormone that the body uses to allow sugar (glucose) from the food we eat to go into the cells to be used as energy. If the sugar cannot enter the cells with the help of insulin, it starts to build in the blood.
How is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome diagnosed?
If your doctor suspects that you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, you may be referred to a neurologist for nerve studies to look more closely at the nerves supplying your hands. The results, along with a history and physical examination, may lead to a diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
How important is it for atrial fibrillation patients to take their blood thinners exactly as prescribed?
If you are an atrial fibrillation patient and have been prescribed a blood thinner, it’s very important to realize that if you discontinue this medication, you are putting yourself at higher risk of being in hospital, or having a stroke, or having some other important event. It’s critical to take your medications as prescribed, and if you want to consider a change to the medication, please consult with your doctor or health care provider first, before making that decision on your own.
