Doctor Dictionary

Aug 17 2021
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A continuation of your doctor's appointment, Doctor Dictionary is based on real questions asked by real patients during real appointments. Hosted by Dr. Josh Fletcher and Jake Blum, our goal is to help you understand exactly why your doctor asked what they asked and answer any burning questions you had or have thought of since your appointment. Welcome to Doctor Dictionary. Twitter: @TheDrDictionary Email: [email protected]

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Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV)

Aug 17 2021 10 mins  
In this episode, we discuss: Are there different types of vertigo? 1:21What causes BPPV? 2:43Why do I get BPPV? 3:37What are the symptoms of BPPV? 3:51Does BPPV usually only happen once or does it recur? 4:51Is BPPV dangerous? 5:20What physical exam is done for BPPV? 5:59How do you treat BPPV? 7:01Do I feel completely better after these maneuvers? 8:12Does BPPV go away on its own?

Concussion

Aug 03 2021 16 mins  
In this episode, we discuss: What is a concussion? 1:07Is a concussion a brain bruise? 2:10 How common are concussions? 2:26What are common ways to get a concussion? 2:54What are the symptoms of concussions? 3:20What are the signs of something more serious? 4:45What should I do if I have any worrisome symptoms? 5:35What should I tell my doctor about my concussion? 5:49How long do s

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Diabetes: Diet with Jennifer Otley

Apr 09 2021 18 mins  
In this episode, we interview Jennifer Otley, a certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietician at the North York Family Health Team. We discuss: How does diet affect blood sugar? 1:54Do I need to cut out all carbs from my diet? 3:47When is the best time to eat my meals? 4:28Should I be counting carbs? 5:03Are some carbs better than others? 6:30What is the glycemic index? 7:20

Diabetes: Exercise with Kate Carey

Apr 01 2021 15 mins  
In this episode, we interview Kate Carey, a Diabetes Nurse Educator at the North York Family Health Team. We discuss: How important is exercise in controlling blood sugars? 1:50What are the other benefits of exercise in diabetes? 3:43How much should I be exercising? 4:48Is exercise safe in diabetes? 9:44What are common myths about exercise in diabetes? 12:35Take home message on exe

Diabetes: Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycaemia)

Mar 26 2021 9 mins  
In this episode, we discuss: What is hypoglycaemia? 2:04What are the symptoms of hypoglycaemia? 2:33What are the risks of developing hypoglycaemia? 3:07What is the problem with hypoglycaemia? 3:57Do I always know if my blood sugar is low? 4:18What are some common causes of hypoglycaemia? 4:53What is the treatment of hypoglycaemia? 5:43How high does my blood sugar need to be before

Diabetes: What Can Go Wrong

Mar 15 2021 18 mins  
In this episode, we discuss: What are the complications of diabetes? 2:02Why do these complications occur? 3:51Why does diabetes cause heart disease? What are the symptoms? 4:26Why does diabetes cause stroke? What are the symptoms? 5:22Why does diabetes affect blood flow to the limbs? What are the symptoms? 6:18What else increases my risk of complications? 7:16How do we treat the c

Diabetes: Treatment

Mar 04 2021 16 mins  
In this episode, we discuss: What is the non-medication treatment of diabetes? 2:05What are some of the common medications used to treat diabetes? 3:48Does everyone with diabetes need to be on medications? 4:45How do you know if your diabetes is well-controlled? 5:34What is metformin and what are the side effects? 6:11What is Hemoglobin A1C? 7:09What if my blood sugars are still hi

Diabetes: Diagnosis and Blood Tests

Feb 25 2021 13 mins  
In this episode, we discuss: Why are blood tests important in Diabetes? 2:10What tests are done to check blood sugar? 2:47How do you diagnose diabetes? 4:13How do you diagnose prediabetes? 5:32How often do you screen for diabetes? 6:03Why do I need more blood work if I have already been diagnosed with diabetes? 6:47How can I manage my blood sugars at home? 7:18How do I know if my d

Diabetes: The Basics

Feb 16 2021 16 mins  
In this episode, we discuss: What actually is diabetes? 2:15What is the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? 3:59Are there other types of diabetes? 6:19What are risks for developing diabetes? 7:23Does everyone with insulin resistance develop diabetes? 9:02How do I know if I have prediabetes or insulin resistance? 9:51Does everyone with prediabetes develop diabetes? 10:33