Freda Leung, Author at Diabetes Care Community

Freda Leung

Freda Leung is a consultant pharmacist who specializes in diabetes and geriatric medication management. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), a Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (CGP), a Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) as well as a graduate from “Teacher of Adults Certificate Program” from Centennial College. Freda is also a faculty member of the Institute for Healthcare Communication; a facilitator to “Choices and Changes - Clinician Influence and Patient Action” and “Brief Action Planning”, programs developed for health care professionals to support self-management in people living with chronic health conditions. Currently she is a clinical pharmacist at The Scarborough Hospital GAIN geriatric clinic. Her other professional activities include: consultation to long term care homes on diabetes management; teaching continuing education programs at The Ontario Pharmacists’ Association and speaking on topics related to diabetes, geriatric medications and health behaviour changes.

Diabetes and sexual health: what’s the connection?

Freda Leung September 28, 2014 Medication

People with diabetes are often reminded to have regular check-ups for their eyes, kidneys and feet to detect any changes that may result from consistently high blood glucose levels.

The science and art of taking medications

Freda Leung August 17, 2014 Oral medications

A great deal of research has been done regarding peoples behaviour about taking their medication.

Managing cholesterol: the good, the bad and the ugly!

Freda Leung July 6, 2014 Other medications

Cholesterol is a soft waxy substance, and is one of the lipids (fats) normally found in the blood and in every cell of the body.

Butting out…The HOW of quitting smoking

Freda Leung April 14, 2014 Other medications

When you or the person you are supporting are actively thinking of butting out

Time to butt out – why quit smoking now

Freda Leung March 2, 2014 Quit Smoking

If you made a New Years resolution this year to butt out for good, you were in good company.

Protection against insects – don’t let it spoil your outdoor fun

Freda Leung July 8, 2013 Other medications

For people with diabetes, there are many benefits for staying active. When activities are done often and as part of their daily living, improved blood sugar levels, blood pressure targets and cholesterol levels, healthier body weight and an enhanced feeling of wellness are some of the fruits of labour.

How to be “sun smart” – when to use sun protection

Freda Leung May 27, 2013 Other medications

Summer is at our door step, we all look forward to a bright sunny day to be outside with family and friends.The sun not only offers us warmth and light, it also enhances people's moods and helps our body to synthesize vitamin D3.