Two Tips for Contact Lens Wearers Who Need to Visit an Eye Care Clinic for an Eye Test

Posted on 27 January 2023

Do you wear contacts? Are you also planning on visiting the eye doctor soon? Here are a couple of tips for contact lens wearers who need to visit an eye care clinic for an eye test.  They should remove their contact lens before their appointment at the eye care clinic  Unless their optician requests that they wear their contact lenses to their appointment, those who wear these lenses should remove them before the appointment and wear their glasses to the eye care clinic. [Read More]

How Long Will It Take to Recover From Hammertoe Surgery?

Posted on 18 December 2019

If you suffer from a painful condition known as "hammertoe," then you may have been looking for relief for some time. You've tried wearing different types of shoes and have attempted some strengthening exercises, while you've also tried to apply ice packs and other solutions to deal with the swelling. However, surgery may be the only realistic option, so what can you expect here, and how long will it take to recover? [Read More]

Dancing Delights | 3 Smart Physiotherapy Tactics To Extend The Longevity Of Your Dance Career

Posted on 9 November 2016

As a budding professional dancer, you'll want to do everything possible to boost your performance, especially when you're looking to break into the big leagues. But with so much competition out there, how can you cut through the clutter and emerge successful? The answer may lie in something you never imagined before –– physiotherapy. This commentary equips you with smart tactics to extend the longevity of your dance career.   [Read More]

How To Provide First Aid To An Adult Who Is Choking

Posted on 7 November 2016

Seeing someone choking can be a very frightening experience, especially if you don't know what to do to help them.  So what causes choking and what can you do to help? Here's an overview on how to provide first aid to an adult who is choking. What is choking? Choking is the term used to describe a situation where a person's airway becomes obstructed, preventing them from breathing properly.  The usual cause of choking is mistiming the swallowing of a piece of food, causing it to become stuck in the person's throat. [Read More]

About Me

Improved diabetes management

I have been a diabetic since I was a child - I was diagnosed at three years old. It's been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I will admit, though, that with the new technology available it's getting a lot easier to monitor my blood sugar and keep control of my diabetes. I am really excited by the research and new technology that is available for diabetes, and I hope it will be even easier for my kids in the future. This blog is all about developments in diabetes monitoring and medication dosing equipment. It should be interesting for diabetics and their families.