Can you know what medicine will work for you—before you take it? The field of pharmacogenomics seeks to understand just that. Pharmacogenomics explores how our genes can influence our response to medications, and how genetic testing can help doctors optimize medical treatment for certain health conditions.

Tune in to episode 211 of our Eat Move Think podcast to hear Jessica Gu, Medcan’s Clinical Director of Genetics, explain:

• What pharmacogenomics is
• How pharmacogenomics works, including how your genes can influence medication effectiveness and the side effects you may experience
• Which conditions pharmacogenomics is most useful for, including mental health, cardiovascular conditions, and more.
• How pharmacogenomic testing works and what to expect during the testing process

What You Can Do

To find out if you are a good candidate for pharmacogenomic testing, speak to your primary care physician. You can also contact Medcan to request a consultation with one of our genetic counsellors at medcan.com/genetics.

If you would like more information on working with one of our primary care physicians toward optimal health, visit medcan.com/care.

Medcan’s team of registered dietitians are here to help. Learn more at medcan.com/nourish-by-medcan. About 1 in 5 Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes—and many don’t even know it. The good news? With the right approach, it’s possible to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes—or even reverse it. In Ep. 210 of Eat Move Think, host Allison Hazell speaks with Leslie Beck, registered dietitian & Medcan’s Director of Food and Nutrition, about practical strategies for prevention, management and lifestyle changes that make a difference.

Tune in to hear Leslie explain:

• How prediabetes is more common than you might think

• The difference between prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

• Key lifestyle factors that influence insulin resistance including diet, exercise, and sleep

• Dietary choices that can help you manage blood sugar effectively

• How Continuous Glucose Monitoring can help you track and understand your glucose patterns in real time

What You Can Do

Start by understanding your current health status and risks by speaking to your doctor or scheduling a comprehensive Annual Health Assessment at Medcan. For personalized nutrition guidance and support, including Continuous Glucose Monitoring, visit medcan.com

Imagine if you could know years in advance that you’re at risk for a certain illness. What if you had access to the tools and information to take action now to prevent it? In episode 209 of Eat Move Think, Dr. Peter Nord, Medcan’s Chief Medical Officer, explores this topic.

Tune in to hear Dr. Nord explain:

• The role of genetics in predicting future health

• Medical advances that can help identify early risk factors and indicators

• What steps you can take now to improve your health into your later years

What You Can Do

Medcan’s Annual Health Assessment is a critical first step to understanding your current health and risk factors. It consists of up to 15 screenings including the hs-Troponin test. For those who would like to take a deeper look at their genetic information, we offer our Enhanced Genetics Screening services including Whole Genome Sequencing.

Learn More

Annual Health Assessment: medcan.com/assess

Enhanced Genetics Screening: medcan.com/genetics