When you’re diagnosed with diabetes it can be overwhelming. Your doctor will provide you with a lot of information and ask you a number of questions, including questions about your eating patterns, weight history, blood pressure, medications you might be taking, whether you smoke or drink, any family history of heart disease and any treatments you have received for other health problems.
Don't be too alarmed by these questions. All of this information has a bearing on your diabetes and the best management strategies.
You are not alone. With the help and support of family, friends and health professionals, you can learn to be confident in managing your diabetes.
Capital Chemist pharmacists are able to educate and monitor certain aspects of diabetes. In consultation with your doctors your pharmacist can advise you on the correct usage of medication. Your pharmacist is also able to provide counselling regarding prevention strategies as well as education on correct eating habits, exercise, foot care and wound care all of which could be of great value in managing your diabetes. When necessary, referral to other members of the health care team like your family doctor, dieticians, podiatrists, wound care nurses, diabetic educators or eye specialists may be indicated. Your doctor can arrange with your pharmacist to do a Home Medication Review with you to understand your medication better.
The good news is that by controlling your blood glucose levels you can significantly reduce your risk of developing serious health problems associated with diabetes.
Capital Chemist supplies Blood Glucose Monitors for home monitoring and our pharmacists are trained to demonstrate the correct usage of these devices.
Useful links and Resources – for people with diabetes
