Dr. Michael Sarin

About Dr. Michael Sarin

Dr. Michael Sarin is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, and a Member of the Royal College of Physicians of UK. He holds a Masters of Education Degree from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Diabetes Educator with the Canadian Diabetes Association. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto and is currently Program Physician and Diabetes Educator for Cardiac and Diabetes Programs at the Toronto Rehab Institute.
Dr. Sarin has been actively involved in the Canadian Diabetes Association for many years. He has made presentations to Diabetes Educators and has been a guest speaker at various Diabetes Expos in the GTA. He is a member of the committee currently developing the Diabetes Exercise Toolkit for patients and health care professionals. Dr. Sarin’s main areas of interest are patient education and empowerment, and management of chronic diseases caused by physical inactivity. He is the recipient of the 2009 “Health Professional of the Year Award” by the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Managing the heat wave with diabetes

July 3, 2020 by Dr. Michael Sarin

Summer is the season that so many of us look forward to. But hot weather can pose a number of problems for people living with diabetes.

Diabetes and hair loss

While we all lose a little hair every single day, finding large quantities of hair on your pillow, hairbrush or in the shower, could be a signal that you’re losing more than average. Diabetes may be the culprit for your hair loss.

Navigating the grocery store for snacks

Snacks can be part of a diabetes diet. The important thing is to choose healthier options – such as those with lower levels of carbohydrate, fat and sodium – and check your portion size. Read this expert blog to learn about navigating the grocery store for snacks.

Cholesterol management for people with diabetes

People with diabetes have an increased risk of heart disease, including high cholesterol levels. That’s why it’s important to understand your risks and take action to optimize your overall health. Read on to learn more about lowering your cholesterol levels.

Roasted broccoli “steaks” with white beans and tangy vinaigrette

This broccoli dish is perfect as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course. The addition of white beans adds both protein and fibre.

Navigating the grocery store for seafood

Grocery store shopping may seem like one of those chores on your weekly “to do” list, like doing laundry or mowing the lawn. But unlike other weekly tasks, grocery shopping is one of the most important things you can do for your health.