Medication

Each year, approximately 7 million syringes are used at home in Canada for healthcare purposes. Improper disposal of syringes and other sharps poses a health hazard for community and sanitation workers.

An insulin pump is an alternative option to taking multiple injections of insulin with an insulin syringe or pen.

Adults with diabetes are at higher risk of associated medical complications, including heart disease, nerve and kidney damage, and thyroid and vision problems.

A 2011 Ipsos Reid Canada survey reported that pharmacists are the most trusted professionals in Canada.

Many people with type 2 diabetes may need to take insulin or other injectable medication when their blood glucose levels remain above target despite taking several oral diabetes medications. The reason for this change is to maintain the blood glucose levels within a healthy range.

Since type 2 diabetes is thought to involve both the pancreas not making enough insulin and the cells in the body being unable to use insulin effectively, medications are developed to correct various steps involved in both these deficiencies.

Did you know that how medication is injected, where medication is injected and what medication is injected with is as important as the medication itself?