Diabetes 360: Season 8, Episode 6 — Dr. Ian Blumer
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Driving with diabetes shouldn’t be a challenge, but in some cases managing blood sugars while behind the wheel can lead to difficult outcomes.  On this episode, host Krista Lamb speaks with Dr. Ian Blumer about what you need to know about driving and hypoglycemia. He explains the potential problems people with insulin-treated diabetes might face and how to avoid them. Read the article Dr. Blumer references here. (https://www.canadianjournalofdiabetes.com/article/S1499-2671(18)30375-7/fulltext)Links to Diabetes Canada events:* Vascular 2023 (https://www.eventscribe.net/2023/vascular2023/)* Lace Up to End Diabetes (https://crm2.diabetes.ca/site/SPageNavigator/LaceUp/2023_laceup_home.html)* Diabetes Canada Connect - registration opens on September 12th, visit diabetes.ca (https://diabetes.ca/)
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