Diabetes requires attention on both a physical and mental level. We strive to enhance your general well-being along with regulating blood sugar levels and safeguarding you from life-threatening illnesses linked to it.
Diabetes is of mainly 3 types.
- Type 1 Diabetes: Usually seen among children, it can develop at any stage in life. In this condition the pancreas stops or produces very little insulin. It can be managed by regular insulin shots to maintain proper glucose levels.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Occurs mostly in adulthood, where body becomes inefficient in synthesizing insulin. It is managed by proper diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. However, over time people might require oral medications and insulin shots.
- Gestational: Consistent high blood sugar levels among pregnant women which usually subsides after pregnancy. However its noted that such ladies are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes at a later stage in life.
- Prediabetes: In Canada, 6 million adults have prediabetes. Many of them don’t know they have this condition. Individuals with prediabetes have blood sugar higher than normal levels, but not high enough for a type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Prediabetes increases your risk for getting Type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart diseases. But this could be reversed or controlled. Accepting a CDC-recognized lifestyle change can help you take control of your health and also help in reversing this condition.
How can we help?
Your quality of life could be dramatically impacted by diabetes. If left untreated, life-threatening conditions such as heart disease, kidney failure, retinopathy, delayed wound healing, etc. might arise. So it’s essential diabetes patients to control both blood sugar levels and these negative effects. We are actively involved in managing your diabetes. From determining your current state of health to assisting you in regaining control over your lives
We place more emphasis on natural diabetes management strategies like individualized diet and activity plans. Only after carefully assessing your body’s needs are considered are medications and insulin therapy prescribed. Regular follow-up is held to modify the same going forward.
Let us help you manage your Diabetes. Schedule an appointment with our Sr. Pharmacist today.