Why does oral health matter more for folks with diabetes? High blood sugar can weaken the immune system so it is harder to fight off infections. This includes infections in your mouth like gum disease. People with diabetes have a higher chance of having gum disease, an infection of the gum and bone that hold the teeth in place.
November 21, 2024
Oral health and diabetes
October 16, 2024
Healthcare Navigation is the right medicine to address barriers
Healthcare continues to be complex and fragmented, causing those trying to access care stress and frustration, often leading them to give up. With no straightforward way to solve the issues of complexity, and increasing pressures to curb costs, streamline processes, and improve outcomes, the idea of health care navigation offers a compelling solution to ongoing challenges.
March 27, 2024
Happy Anniversary Diabetes??? | How a diagnosis changed my life as a doctor and as a mom
Dr. Hamill reflects on the 6th anniversary of her son's diagnosis with diabetes.
As a doctor, she recognized the signs that led to his diagnosis as a teenager, and as a mom, they learned together how to manage his condition through insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, and diet. While diabetes brings challenges, her son has adapted well, and she hopes sharing this milestone and their experience helps to highlight the importance of prevention, awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
February 14, 2024
A new twist on preventive dental care brings value while helping with overall health
By Marc Warrington, SVP, Group Benefits Distribution, Sun Life U.S.
In this article, Marc Warrington shares a new way to help employees get the preventive care they need while stretching benefit dollars.
January 08, 2024
Why the ER is not the place to go for dental emergencies
Hear from Sun Life’s CMO and Head of PinnacleCare, Dr. Miles Varn on why the emergency room is not the best place to go in a dental emergency. Dr. Varn also dives into alternative solutions during an emergency, including how to best manage routine dental care.
November 13, 2023
Diabetes Awareness – You can't control your genes, but you can control your lifestyle choices
Learn what diabetes really is, what causes it, and what you can do to postpone or prevent complications from it.
October 17, 2023
People with Cancer need Mental Health Support
Sun Life’s Sheila Weiss, AVP, Group Claims and Clinical Services, shares insight into the emotional journey of those facing a cancer diagnosis.
April 06, 2023
Access to health: Will it be there when we need it?
A person's ability to access healthcare and coverage is a growing concern nationally.
February 02, 2023
Heart Healthy Tips for Go Red for Women day
On Go Red for Women day, Dr. Tracy Hamill shares that women are more at risk of heart disease than most people realize,.
She gives some information on the condition as well as some tips for maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle.
November 28, 2022
Bundling dental and vision to help employees build their diabetes health care team
In this article, Brad Peak discusses how dental and vision can help employees to build their diabetes health care team.
October 17, 2022
It’s Booster Season!
Autumn brings football games and cooler weather, commonly known as booster season!
May 09, 2022
Mental wellness and your employees at work and returning to work
Dr. Tracy Hamill offers insight into mental health conditions and common concerns that may come up in the workplace, as well as advises ways for employers to best deal with the topic.
March 25, 2022
45 is the New 50! Colorectal cancer screening at a younger age
Dr. Tracy Hamill discusses colorectal cancer and ways to strengthen our body against it.
February 07, 2022
Be Heart Healthy
Being heart healthy is a lifelong commitment. In this article, Dr. Tracy Hamill gives some specific tips on how to care for your heart at all ages.
November 15, 2021
Diabetes Awareness – What is Diabetes?
Learn what diabetes really is, what causes it, and what you can do to postpone or prevent complications from it in this article by Dr. Tracy Hamill.