Do you know extreme temperatures will make diabetes medications and blood glucose testing strips lose their effectiveness?
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Making changes to meet your diabetes management goals
Making changes to meet your diabetes management goals can have many long-term health benefits. Most people select one thing to work on at a time
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If you are taking prescription medications for chronic health conditions (such as diabetes), you may be eligible for a one-on-one consultation with your pharmacist to review your medication regimen.
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Many people with diabetes, in addition to taking medications for their diabetes, also take prescription medications for their other health problems such as hypertension, high cholesterol or hypothyroidism.
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The importance of sleep cant be undermined. Insomnia is a relatively common sleeping disorder, affecting about one-third of the adult population worldwide.
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As the rich fall colours fade away, the barren trees remind us winter is just around the corner, and it is also a time for colds and flu.
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Hypertension is best managed as a triad of healthy eating, increased activities and medications.
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