London Drugs pharmacies are fully committed to helping you manage diabetes more effectively. Our pharmacists have received special training in diabetes management and are available to help you manage your condition in the best way possible. This is important, because having the right information and support can help you to better achieve your wellness goals.

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may want to schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our friendly and helpful pharmacists, who will help you put together a personal diabetes management plan. Other services your London Drugs pharmacy provides include the following:

• If you live in British Columbia, you may consult with a Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator who is specially trained to help you with diabetes- related issues. These include the prevention and management of hypoglycemia, foot care, and travelling when you have diabetes.
• Help with choosing the diabetes equipment most suited to your needs. A London Drugs Diabetes Device Trainer will help you make the right choice and show you how to use the equipment for best results.
• Introduction to the London Drugs bettercare Patient Assistance Program, a fully automated health monitoring system to help you with the daily routine of diabetes management.
• Provision of a Diabetes Start-up Kit to help you better understand diabetes and the various options available to help you.
• Use of the convenient London Drugs bettercare Needle Disposal Centre. (You may pick up an approved container for your needles and other “sharps” with the purchase of your diabetes supplies.)
• A comprehensive Diabetes Resource Centre located in the pharmacy area. (In this section, you will find a wide array of products and literature to help you control your diabetes more effectively.)
• Assistance with choosing over-the- counter medications and supplements that won’t interact with your prescription medications.
• Availability of a comprehensive range of educational materials including rental videos and brochures.
• You may request a print-out of your blood glucose meter readings for you and your physician to review. (Please note that some blood glucose meters do not employ technology that enables downloading of results in this manner.)
• Participation in the London Drugs Diabetes Rewards Program. This customer loyalty program helps reduce the costs involved with the regular purchase of diabetes supplies.

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