Vaccines are an important way for everyone to stay healthy. They decrease the risk of getting sick, and if you do get sick the illness will be less severe. Vaccines are especially important for people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Medication
Common blood tests for people with diabetes
Many people with diabetes, in addition to requiring tests to assess how well your diabetes medications are working, may also require other tests to determine the right dose of a medication or to assess for any complications.
What medications are used to protect the kidneys?
There are many things that can be done on a daily basis to manage kidney disease and reduce the risk of kidney damage, including taking medications.
Questions to ask the pharmacist about diabetes medications
Pharmacists are highly accessible healthcare professionals who can provide crucial support and education about your diabetes treatment.
What are insulin pumps and how do they work for diabetes management?
Insulin pumps have been available in Canada for the treatment of diabetes since the 1980’s. For some people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, insulin pumps may be a welcome alternative to needles or pens.
Medication interactions with grapefruit
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice have been associated with a number of drug interactions.
