Blake Covernton’s 12th year of life was a scary one. Now 64 years old, the North Vancouver resident recalls losing a lot of weight, feeling dizzy and excessively tired. His mother took him to see their family doctor who gave them a diagnosis of insulin-dependent Type 1 diabetes. Always the adventurous type, Blake did not let diabetes slow him down.
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Opportunity to Participate in Research
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This study aims to test relationship between eye movements and an individual’s ability to detect speed changes in moving objects.
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This study aims to determine the relationship between blood pressure medication and brain atrophy over the course of one year.
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This study aims to obtain a realistic picture of the burden of intermittent catheterization in those with spinal cord injury.
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Helpful tips on diabetes prevention
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by Dr. Tom Elliott |
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Reduce consumption of sugary foods
and simple carbohydrates. Instead eat a healthy diet with an emphasis on high fiber and whole grain foods. |
Be more
physically active.
Aim for 15 to 20 minutes of aerobic exercise or exercise that increases your breathing and heart rate every day. |
Practice a form of intermittent fasting, such as consuming one-third to one-half the amount of calories you usually would for several days per month. |
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