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David Thompson, MD, FRCPC
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that is becoming more common in British Columbia, with predicted prevalence rates rising from 8.3% in 2013 to 10.3% in 2020.[1] The complications of diabetes contribute... Read More
It is well known that women with type 1 or type 2 pregestational diabetes have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. One study comparing the offspring of women in the general population and offspring of women... Read More
In Canada over 50% of acute care hospital beds are currently occupied by seniors (persons aged 65 years and older) on any particular day.[1] Moreover, one-third of older persons admitted to acute care will be discharged... Read More
The success of pancreatic islet transplantation using the Edmonton protocol is a significant landmark in patient care and research in the search for a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).[1] It is estimated that there... Read More