Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
"Over a decade ago, Steve Oikawa's doctor told him that he would eventually need dialysis. Steve and his wife Linda decided to proactively work with the team at the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) to prepare for hemodialysis treatment.
Steve and Linda discuss how important it is to be proactive about your health, to ask tough questions, and to find a good doctor.
Although dialysis can seem daunting at first, Steve talks about how you can still lead a full life and enjoy the activities you did before your diagnosis.
SHN has sponsored the creation of over a hundred educational videos for type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. In 2022, this YouTube channel was rebranded as Manitoba Moonshot.
The Manitoba Moonshot gives you an inside look at how one Canadian family is working to end the devastation of type 2 diabetes. Subscribe and hear stories and interviews with Canadians from all walks of life, especially those living with type 2 diabetes. You can also learn more at: https://www.manitobamoonshot.ca"
"Over a decade ago, Steve Oikawa's doctor told him that he would eventually need dialysis. Steve and his wife Linda decided to proactively work with the team at the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) to prepare for hemodialysis treatment.
Steve and Linda discuss how important it is to be proactive about your health, to ask tough questions, and to find a good doctor.
Although dialysis can seem daunting at first, Steve talks about how you can still lead a full life and enjoy the activities you did before your diagnosis.
SHN has sponsored the creation of over a hundred educational videos for type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. In 2022, this YouTube channel was rebranded as Manitoba Moonshot.
The Manitoba Moonshot gives you an inside look at how one Canadian family is working to end the devastation of type 2 diabetes. Subscribe and hear stories and interviews with Canadians from all walks of life, especially those living with type 2 diabetes. You can also learn more at: https://www.manitobamoonshot.ca"
