Diabetes Management

Graeme Hill is one of our pharmacists and our Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE).  CDE designation is obtained through the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board, which states:

“A CDE® has demonstrated a standard of excellence in the field of diabetes education by achieving this national certification”

 www.cdecb.ca

If you would like to learn how to manage your diabetes effectively to avoid the long-term complications of diabetes, contact us today to book an appointment for a diabetic consultation with Graeme.  He can:

• Provide general diabetes management information
• Review your diabetic medications with you
• Go over blood glucose testing including:
  • Selection of a blood glucose test meter
  • How often and when to check your blood glucose
  • The importance of checking your blood glucose
  • How to use the results of your test(s)
• Review your diet and give you recommendations for healthy eating
• Review your physical activity and give recommendations
• What to do in the case of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
• Foot-care recommendations
• Education and training on how to self-manage your diabetes