If you are taking prescription medications for chronic health conditions (such as diabetes), you may be eligible for a one-on-one consultation with your pharmacist to review your medication regimen.
Medication
Diabetes and herbs
On top of regular exercise, a healthy diet and medication, herbs may be another way to help you keep your diabetes in check. Learn more about diabetes and herbs here.
Common blood tests for people with diabetes
Many people with diabetes, in addition to taking medications for their diabetes, also take prescription medications for their other health problems such as hypertension, high cholesterol or hypothyroidism.
Managing diabetes with insulin
Insulin is one of the many tools that are used to manage diabetes. People living with type 1 diabetes must take insulin, as their bodies are no longer able to produce it. People living with type 2 diabetes may be prescribed insulin to help control their blood sugar more effectively.
Managing diabetes medications during sick days
As the rich fall colours fade away, the barren trees remind us winter is just around the corner, and it is also a time for colds and flu.
Insulin pumps and insulin dosing
Insulin pumps use rapid-acting insulin to deliver both basal and bolus doses. Basal doses mimic the pancreas’ function between meals, while bolus doses are used at mealtime.
