Rexall Pharmacists can help you manage your Diabetes.

We all know someone living with Diabetes. Whether it is a friend, a loved one affected or our own personal experience, managing Diabetes can be challenging. Many Canadians are not aware that diabetes is affecting more and more of the population. If it is not carefully managed, it can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, vision loss, kidney failure, nerve damage and amputation. Rexall Pharmacists are a great resource for helping you manage the complexities of Diabetes management and are here to help every step of the way. Whether it be navigating diet & exercise, medication management or diabetic care products, your Rexall Pharmacist has in-depth knowledge of diabetes management. Here are some of the ways your Rexall Pharmacist can help:

Get the information you need

The most important step to success is getting the information you need about diabetes and how to manage it. Your Rexall Pharmacist is one of your most valuable resources, as they can provide you with information specific to your condition, medications, side effects, care products and much more. Your Rexall Pharmacist is specially trained in diabetes management and can provide you with knowledgeable advice about the disease, symptoms, and management tips.

Get Your Flu Shot at Rexall

The flu season is usually from October to April. It’s important to get vaccinated early as it takes 2 weeks to build immunity. The flu shot is even more important for individuals managing chronic conditions, like diabetes, where you are at greater risk for developing complications caused by influenza (flu). Click here to learn how to get your flu shot at Rexall. *

Regular Blood Monitoring

Keeping your blood glucose levels in a healthy range may require regularly checking your blood glucose once to several times a day. Self-monitoring is an integral part of diabetes management and will help you gain a better picture of how well you are managing your condition. Regardless of how you manage your diabetes, through diet and exercise alone or combined with oral medicines or insulin – regular glucose monitoring provides immediate feedback on how your regimen is working. It’s just as important to have an A1C test conducted to get a better picture of your average blood glucose control over the last 2 to 3 months. At select Rexall locations, you can test your A1C levels with your Rexall Pharmacist by your side, to help you understand the results and better manage your diabetes. **

Diet and Exercise

Maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity provides numerous benefits for your quality of life and blood glucose control. Exercise burns glucose and improves the body’s ability to use insulin. This improvement in insulin sensitivity may allow some people with Type 2 diabetes to reduce, or even discontinue blood- glucose lowering medicines with increased physical activity. If you’re making a commitment to start a physical activity regime or making any major changes to your diet, for your safety, make sure you speak with your doctor and Rexall Pharmacist to discuss any limitations or restrictions you may have.

Follow up with your Health Team to ensure you are on track

It’s important to keep your health team – Pharmacists, Physicians, Dietitians etc. in the loop when it comes to all aspects of your diabetes management plan. Your Rexall Pharmacist is a key contributor to your diabetes management success. They can help you manage your medication therapy, identify potentially harmful interactions among the drugs and over-the-counter products you may use, and provide you with advice on lifestyle choices, alternate therapies and new products or services available at the pharmacy.

Over the counter products to help manage your diabetes

Rexall offers a range of products available in-store to help support you. In addition to blood glucose monitoring supplies, we carry a wide variety of products for diabetics including foot creams and lotions, skin care, diabetic socks, first aid supplies, vitamins, and supplements. We also carry sugar-free cough and cold products that are safe for diabetics. Your knowledgeable Rexall Pharmacist can help select the right products for you. Visit a Rexall location near you for complete product availability.

Medication Management Tools to help you stay on course

A key part of your diabetes management success is ensuring you stay on top of your medication. Your Rexall Pharmacy offers a variety of convenient, customizable medication management tools tailored to fit your needs:

Rexall Reminder
- Sign up for Rexall Reminder and get a notification via email, text message or phone call as soon as your prescription is ready for pick up.
Rexall RightDose™
- This medication organizer conveniently sorts your medication by date and time, all in an eco-friendly package with improved portability.
Be Well ®
- Download the Be Well app and connect to your Rexall Pharmacy to easily manage prescriptions for you and your loved ones.
Auto Refill
- Take refills off your to-do list. When you sign up for Auto Refill, your Rexall Pharmacy will automatically remember to refill your prescriptions, hassle free, so you don’t have to.
Medication Review
- A one-on-one sit down with your Rexall Pharmacist to review your medications and health goals.
Medication Dashboard
- A visual representation of how you are taking your medication(s) versus how it was prescribed. This helps identify if you need any support from the pharmacist to make taking your medications easier.