Join us for an enlightening and mythbusting video interview that will transform your understanding of diabetes. In this engaging session, Lindsay Dixon speaks with Dr. Fairuz Siraj as they dive headfirst into the world of diabetes, debunking the most common misconceptions that surround this prevalent health condition.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Dr. Fairuz Siraj?
01:13 What is a Certified Diabetes Educator?
03:33 Presentation: What you need to know about Diabetes
07:04 What causes diabetes?
08:15 What causes Type 1 diabetes?
09:38 What causes Type 2 diabetes?
10:15 Complications of Type 2 diabetes
11:14 Goals for Successful Diabetes Management
12:31 Lifestyle measures for diabetes
13:21 What medications are used for diabetes?
15:43 Blood glucose monitoring guidelines
15:58 A1C test
16:38 Blood Glucose monitors
17:37 Low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia)
18:50 Sick Days and Diabetes
19:19 Diabetes resources
19:29 Ebook about Diabetes (FREE)
20:29 Diabetes without symptoms
25:02 Prediabetes and Prevention of Diabetes
25:23 Continuous Glucose Monitor for diabetes prevention
27:12 Spikes in Blood Sugar
29:38 Morning high blood sugar
31:44 Insulin produced by the body
32:27 Aging and Diabetes
33:18 Diabetes Questions? Send us your questions and comments!

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Lindsay Dixon is a Registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patientcentred care, and public health education.

Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. Lindsay is also certified in Palliative Care through the University of Victoria.

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