"Smelt is a really fatty, oily fish that only some Indians in BC eat. There was a guy a few years back who went north and lived on a diet of smelt for a year. Said that by the end of the year he had excellent blood sugar, cut out his meds and was…"
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Loke replied to denipink's discussion 'Gluten Free' in the group Canada Diabetes"I, of course, am not an expert but based on what I have been told and experienced the parent about diabetics performing better on a gluten free diet is a bit of misinformation.
If you go gluten free then you will be cutting a lot of high sugar foods…"
Loke replied to denipink's discussion 'Gluten Free' in the group Canada Diabetes"I, of course, am not an expert but based on what I have been told and experienced the parent about diabetics performing better on a gluten free diet is a bit of misinformation.
If you go gluten free then you will be cutting a lot of high sugar foods…"
Loke replied to AliciaM's discussion 'Insulin needing an Rx?' in the group Canada Diabetes"According to this website;
http://library.bcpharmacists.org/D-Legislation_Standards/D-4_Drug_Distribution/5012-Drug_Schedules_Regulation.pdf
Human insulin is a class 2 drug and can be sold without a prescription in BC. Prescription coverage, etc...…"
Loke replied to AliciaM's discussion 'CGM and Pump for type 2 in canada' in the group Canada Diabetes"As far as I am aware no province covers CGM and neither do most medical plans. Basic reasons are that they are expensive and according to a large number of doctors not necessary.
Don't forget that you also need a pump that is compatible with…"
Loke commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Canada Diabetes'"Just saw a news article that the plan to ban all loyalty points in pharmacies in BC has been postponed;
http://www.surreyleader.com/news/195460961.html
Looks like the they got enough pressure to rethink it."
Loke replied to Steve Lancaster's discussion 'contour next link Canada' in the group Canada Diabetes"I just talked to Medtronic a couple of weeks ago in regards to this. Had a broken meter and needed a replacement.
According to Medtronic the Link products are only available for purchase through them and cannot be purchased through a pharmacy. A…"
Loke replied to Bram's discussion 'Canadian Healthcare for the American' in the group Canada Diabetes"Kind of an open ended question. Your blog has several points that need to be corrected.
- Extended health care - Premiums are dependent on company and plan. Your company negotiates with the EHC provider and based on an average and the requirements…"
Loke replied to Bram's discussion 'Moving to Canada from USA' in the group Canada Diabetes"A couple of different conversations here and you should be aware of some of what you are getting into.
1) It is very easy to get an insulin pump in BC. You just need to call the vendor and pay the money. However, Canada runs about a year or more…"
Loke replied to Loke's discussion 'Vancouver Area - New Bridge - Free Pass' in the group Canada Diabetes"I have talked to Treo and there is not a pass for parents of a person with a disability.
However, they said that they have received many calls in regards to this and will be reviewing the policy because of this."
"The Bridge is Open :)"
"Try to google Federal Income Tax Medical Expenses or listen to this 50 min Webinar link http://phsa.mediasite.com/mediasite/Play/98f013e14c8c4a13be3209297fc90aa41d?catalog=c823804a-36e4-4fa6-a491-48dede1495cf"
Theo Pella replied to Loke's discussion 'Vancouver Area - New Bridge - Free Pass' in the group Canada Diabetes"We have never heard of this "tax Credit"... As we drive to Abbotsford from White Rock on a regular basis. Either that or we are driving to Maple Ridge."
Loke replied to Loke's discussion 'Vancouver Area - New Bridge - Free Pass' in the group Canada Diabetes"Don't know. If you can get your doctor to sign the form then yes.
Unfortunately a huge grey area. Province says life sustaining therapy over x number of hours is disabled, but doesn't qualify for car decal or some other services."
Loke replied to Loke's discussion 'Vancouver Area - New Bridge - Free Pass' in the group Canada Diabetes"I am starting with treo as other offices were closed. Will work my way up. Will post if I get anywhere."
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- At 10:49am on June 15, 2012,
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Loke , how did the Telus Walk turn out in your part of BC and for your family in particular ??
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