Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Dr. Paul Tam - What Are The Risks Of Postponing Dialysis?
In this video, Dr. Paul Tam of the Scarborough Health Network talks about why it is extremely important not to delay starting dialysis.
Dr. Tam has seen patients who continue to put off starting dialysis until they crash and are forced onto it.
Dialysis is a form of life support, so your doctors would not be telling you to do it unless it was absolutely necessary.
Remember: While it’s less than ideal, it is the best option to continue living a relatively healthy and normal life.
The Scarborough Health Network has sponsored the creation of over a hundred educational videos for type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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In 2022, this YouTube channel was rebranded as Manitoba Moonshot.
The Manitoba Moonshot is a front-row seat watching one Canadian family trying to end type 2 diabetes.
This channel will highlight stories from the Lautt family, ask tough questions about access to health care for marginalized communities, and feature exclusive interviews with Canadians from all walks of life — especially those living with type 2 diabetes.
To learn more, go to:
manitobamoonshot.ca
Dr. Paul Tam - What Are The Risks Of Postponing Dialysis?
In this video, Dr. Paul Tam of the Scarborough Health Network talks about why it is extremely important not to delay starting dialysis.
Dr. Tam has seen patients who continue to put off starting dialysis until they crash and are forced onto it.
Dialysis is a form of life support, so your doctors would not be telling you to do it unless it was absolutely necessary.
Remember: While it’s less than ideal, it is the best option to continue living a relatively healthy and normal life.
The Scarborough Health Network 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 is a front-row seat watching one Canadian family trying to end type 2 diabetes.
This channel will highlight stories from the Lautt family, ask tough questions about access to health care for marginalized communities, and feature exclusive interviews with Canadians from all walks of life — especially those living with type 2 diabetes.
To learn more, go to:
manitobamoonshot.ca
