Pharmacists Play An Essential Role In A Diabetes Care Team
The Pharmacy at Orange Grove will work with your Diabetes Doctor to help and advise in controlling the effects of Diabetes.
“A 2018 study, published in the Journal of Managed Care, found that pharmacists involvement as part of a diabetes care team, not only improves patient outcomes, but can help prevent complications and reduce costs.”
Pharmacists also play an important role in medication adherence, which is more likely when you know what the medication is expected to do, how to take it, what adverse effects, to possibly expect, this is part of the core belief of the service at Orange Grove Pharmacy so customers can ask any questions, and understand their medication.
WHAT IS DIABETES ?
Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It develops when your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or any at all, or when your body isn’t responding to the effects of insulin properly.
WHAT IS DIABETES ? Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It develops when your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or any at all, or when your body isn’t responding to the effects of insulin properly. Diabetes affects people of all ages. Most forms of diabetes are chronic (lifelong), and all forms are manageable with medications and/or lifestyle changes.
FREE BLOOD SUGAR AND BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT THE PHARMACY AT ORANGE GROVE
The Diabetes Clinic at Orange Grove is based on a LIFETIME MEDICINE approach.
This means the Diabetes Team of doctors and nurses ,and pharmacists believe teaching nutrition , helping with exercise options , and combining traditional medication and holistic treatments are all essential to managing and reducing the effects of diabetes.
For full information on the Diabetes Clinic at Orange Grove check out the website.
www.caribbeandiabeticclinic.com
The Pharmacists at Orange Grove work closely with the Diabetes Clinic to ensure all the latest prescription medicine are available.
Plus, the Pharmacy Team have knowledgeable advice and options to purchase herbal supplements.
DIABETES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS & HOMEOPATHY
There’s currently little evidence to show that homeopathic treatments work. While people have used them for many years, we need more research to determine their effectiveness.
Relying ONLY on homeopathic medications for diabetes is not possible.
Healthy nutrition , a good exercise programme suitable for you age , regular blood sugar checks , traditional doctor prescribed medications are essential.
Supplements and herbal options cannot replace the above….. but ask the Pharmacist or your GP if they can be made part of your daily routine.
Many medications are available to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. They each work in different ways to help you control your blood sugar.
All diabetes prescription medications are available at the pharmacy at Orange Grove.
Monthly repeat prescriptions can be arranged with your GP and the pharmacy manager.
The latest buzz diabetes drug … semaglutide—better known by brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus—is drawing attention for its ability to both control blood sugar and cause weight loss.
IN STOCK at Orange Grove Pharmacy, INJECTIONS OR TABLETS
A Bit pricey... but has good results...
FDA approved
IS WEIGHT LOSS HELPFUL TO CONTROL DIABETES?
YES weight loss can also help to push towards a pre diabetes level.
There are slimming teas , and weight loss supplements, to help with the exercise and nutrition programmes, which forms part of the lifetime medicine approach to better control of your diabetes …
at Orange Grove Pharmacy
