Managing the complexities of diabetes care can sometimes feel overwhelming. Your pharmacist can help support you every step of the way, from diabetic medication management to helpful advice, and everything in between.
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Being overweight or obese puts you at greater risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Enter your height and weight in order to calculate your body mass index. Consult with your Rexall Pharmacist to understand what your BMI means for you.
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The A1C (also known as HbA1C) test measures the amount (thickness) of sugar that has been coated to your blood cells from the previous 2-3 months. Take an A1C* test with a Rexall Pharmacist who can help you understand your results and provide personalized solutions.
*Testing is available at all Pharmacist Care Walk-In Clinics and all stores in British Columbia.
If you're taking diabetes medication(s), your pharmacist can help you manage symptoms and side effects, review your medications, and more.
Your Rexall Pharmacist can help simplify caregiving for a loved one living with diabetes thanks to helpful tools and services, including medication management through the Be Well® app and direct to door prescription delivery through Rexall Direct.
Learn MoreDiabetes is a chronic disease that results from the body's inability to sufficiently produce and/or properly use insulin, a hormone that regulates the way glucose (sugar) is stored and used in the body. The body needs insulin to use sugar as an energy source. There are several forms of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.
Pre-diabetes occurs when blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Glucose is the main sugar found in the blood and the body's main source of energy. If left untreated, more than half of the people with pre-diabetes will have type 2 diabetes within 8 to 10 years. Pre-diabetes is most common in people over the age of 40 and in people who are overweight. Pre-diabetes can be prevented or managed, and in some cases reversed, through healthy lifestyle choices.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body no longer produces enough insulin or has difficulty using the insulin it produces, causing sugar to build up in the blood. Over time, if uncontrolled, this damages blood vessels and nerves and can result in severe complications including: blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation, and erectile dysfunction. Adopting a healthier lifestyle can help prevent or control type 2 diabetes and can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. It can also contribute to your overall well-being and quality of life.
Diabetes is diagnosed by measuring blood glucose (sugar) levels. However, there are a variety of different ways to test for diabetes. Your healthcare provider can identify which test is best for you.
If you have one or more of the following factors, you may be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes:
