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Dr. Alison MacInnes

Dr. Alison MacInnes

MD, FRCPC, Family Practise
Family Doctor
Vancouver, BC
Q:

When is the best time to announce my pregnancy to work, friends and family?

A:

A lot of people are concerned when they're newly pregnant when to tell their family, when to tell their bosses, when to tell their friends.

It's a common questions and not an easy answer. Well, the thing at the back of most people's minds is the fear of miscarriage, and so they worry that they're going to tell all these people and then go on to miscarry.

The recomendation is to tell the people such as your boss, or your friends, once that risk of miscarriage goes down which is until after the first trimester.

For people who are worried about timing of their announcements they should definitely speak with their healthcare provider.

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Ms. Cecilia Hamming

Ms. Cecilia Hamming

RN, BA., Medtronic CPT
Nurse
Vancouver, BC
Q:

Do I still need to test my blood sugar if I have an insulin pump?

A:

Yes, your insulin pump will be adjusted based on your blood sugar readings. The only way to find out how your blood sugar varies throughout the day is to test regularly. Your diabetes care team will tell you how often you should be testing, and it may be more often when your pump is first set up for you until your daily blood sugar trends are measured.

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Dr. Jason Rivers

Dr. Jason Rivers

MD, FRCPC,
Dermatologist
Vancouver, BC
Q:

What makes someone at risk for sun damage?

A:

It is difficult to predict who will develop sun damage to their skin, however we do know that fair-skinned people tend to be more susceptible to damage from the sun's rays. People of African American descent have more protection due to the pigment in their skin, however it doesn't mean they can't develop sun damage as well. Using sunscreen regularly, and also wearing clothing to protect the skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays is important to minimizing your risk for sun damage.

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