Our pharmacists offer guidance, education, and medication support to help you take control of your diabetes and live healthier.
Services Offered:
We provide blood sugar monitoring advice, medication reviews, lifestyle and nutrition tips.
Why Choose Our Clinic?
Personalized consultations, Friendly pharmacists, and Quick service – no referral required.
Understanding Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Normally, your body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar (glucose) and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, your pancreas releases insulin—a hormone that helps the sugar enter your cells to be used for energy.
In diabetes, your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use insulin properly. This causes sugar to build up in the blood, which over time can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, kidney issues, vision loss, and nerve damage.
- Type 1 Diabetes: The body doesn’t make insulin. Usually diagnosed in children and young adults.
- Type 2 Diabetes: The body doesn’t use insulin well. It’s the most common type and often linked to lifestyle factors.
- Gestational Diabetes: Develops during pregnancy and usually goes away after childbirth, but may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes later in life.
Managing Diabetes Through Healthy Habits
Over 11 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. While medication is key in managing the condition, adopting healthier lifestyle choices plays an equally crucial role in improving overall health and effectively managing diabetes.
Complications of Type 2 Diabetes
If left uncontrolled, high blood sugar levels can lead to serious complications affecting various organs:
- Kidneys
- Heart
- Blood Vessels
- Nerves
- Eyes
Lifestyle Changes to Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Maintain a Healthy Weight
- Regular check-ups
- Monitor blood sugar
- Manage stress levels
- Get enough sleep
- Stay hydrated daily
Healthy Eating
- Eat whole foods
- Avoid added sugars
- Control portion sizes
- Choose low GI
- Eat on time
Incorporate Physical Activities
- Walk after meals
- Try resistance training
- Do morning stretches
- Stay consistent daily
- Avoid long sitting
Quit Smoking
- Seek professional help
- Join support groups
- Use nicotine alternatives
- Avoid triggers
- Focus on breathing
- Everyone is unique in terms of their habits, abilities, preferences, time, and family commitments. Before making any changes, take some time to assess your priorities and set achievable goals.
- Keep in mind that lifestyle changes won’t happen overnight. It requires patience and persistence. If you have multiple changes to make, it’s best to tackle them one at a time for better success.
- Don’t hesitate to lean on your friends and family for support—better yet, invite them to join you in making these changes!
- And remember, your pharmacists are here to help. Feel free to reach out with any questions or for guidance along the way.
