“A central component of primary care is preventive care,” says Dr. Michelle Hanna, a practicing family physician and advisor with Downtown East Toronto Ontario Health Team’s Lower Limb Preservation Program. She emphasizes that maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and achieving weight reduction are key pillars of preventive care that can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and avoid serious long-term complications, like nerve damage to the feet.
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