Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin and/or when the body does not properly use the insulin produced. Whether it’s a new diagnosis or not, you can find value in these discussions. Learn how to successfully manage this condition with these eight (8), 2-hour weekly discussions that include info sharing and skill building around nutrition (meal planning, snacks, carb counting), exercise, lab results and targets, preventing complications, psychological factors and financial burden, medications, supplements, illness and dehydration. Choose the sessions you want to attend. See reddeerpcn.com ‘Group Programs’ for more information.

• Don’t get up quickly after lying down or after eating.
• Don’t walk around with only socks on. Wear proper, non-skid footwear.
• Don’t walk on wet surfaces unassisted.
• Get yearly vision check-ups.
• Make sure canes and walkers are in good condition and are the proper height.
• Make sure trousers, nightgowns and housecoat are not too long to avoid tripping.
• Sit down when putting on hip protectors, underwear, trousers, socks or shoes.
• Stay physically active to maintain strength and mobility.

When we experience trauma or an upsetting event it leads to emotional stress. We may then stuff or store emotional attachments to the trauma and upset in our subconscious minds and create beliefs about life and ourselves that may not serve us well. Stuffed emotions and non-serving beliefs create stress. Too much stress equals physical, and mental/emotional symptoms. Physical and mental/emotional health issues may cause more stress and trauma. Gentle processes like emotional wellness and tapping enable you to release emotional attachments to trauma, stress, and non-serving beliefs to create calm, clarity, confidence, and peace.

A family owned and operated business, the Bowmont Denture Clinic features Graham Haraldson, DD, who has been in the denture industry for 30 years and helping people in Central Alberta smile confidently and chew with comfort since 1994. Aspiring to the highest industry standards, they believe every patient is unique, so your treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs and to provide full satisfaction. Continuing education is their priority so you can be assured to receive the most up-to-date care in the industry. They welcome new patients and love what they do to help change lives.

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea is defined as episodes of apneas (not breathing) which last more than 10 seconds and that occur during sleep. These episodes may occur hundreds of times per night and can lead to fragmented sleep. During these events, the individual’s oxygen level can fall to dangerously low levels (hypoxemia) and may result in cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), which can at times be fatal. Also, individuals with obstructive sleep apnea are far more prone to heart attacks and strokes.

Diabetes can cause a range of related health care issues including foot ulcers and diabetic neuropathy (non-feeling) in the feet. Managing your blood sugar levels can prevent these and other common foot issues, but once they’ve developed, you need to see a qualified podiatrist. When you have diabetes, it’s important to have your feet checked more regularly by a doctor, and by a podiatrist. Foot care and checkups should be performed more regularly for those with diabetes. This helps prevent issues like ulcers, infections, and even gangrene, which can result from restricted blood flow to the feet if left untreated.

Oct 18-20. Presentations, demonstrations, entertainment and learning – meet practitioners from all over Western Canada who focus on many areas of health & wellness including Alternative Healing Practices, Physical, Metaphysical, Spiritual, Nutritional, Holistic and Environmental. Join us at the Prairie Pavilion at Westerner Park. Free admission ticket found in this edition!

You can receive funding to manage your own care in Alberta! The self-managed care program provides resources to directly pay for and manage personal care and home care support services. It is a contract between Alberta Health Services and the client or legal representative. If you live in a community setting and have a healthcare card you could be eligible. You must have assessed unmet health care needs within AHS Provincial Home Care Service Guidelines where you have stable health and predictable care needs and need ongoing personal care and home care support services (e.g., longer-term needs).

Laugh, dance, mingle and raise funds for Red Deer Maternal Mental Health at Bayshore Home Health’s Mix & Mingle Fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov 5 at Bo’s Bar & Stage. Entertainment by Funhouse Dance Band, Wellnessnews contributors providing Silent Auction items! Free to attend but donations will be accepted at door. Visit the Wellnessnews Central Alberta Facebook page for details. RSVP you and your friends or co-workers by Oct 30. Call 403-896-9255 or email paulinem@wellnessnews.ca.