- Food – A healthy life, whether or not you have diabetes, begins with good nutrition. You must understand how foods impact your blood sugar levels. Not only is it what you eat, but also how much you consume and the combinations of different food types you consume.
Aim for balanced meals: Plan your meals to include a mix of starches, fruits, vegetables, proteins, and fats. Choose healthier carbohydrates like fruits, veggies, and whole grains, which have fiber that helps keep your blood sugar levels more stable. Pay attention to the types of carbohydrates you choose. Consult our healthcare professionals for food advice and balance.
- Exercise Another important aspect of your diabetes management plan is physical activity. Your muscles use sugar (glucose) as energy while you exercise. Your body uses insulin more effectively when you exercise frequently. These factors work together in order to effectively reduce your blood sugar levels. The duration of the impact increases with the level of difficulty of your workout. However, even simple tasks like housework, gardening, or standing for a long period of time might lower your blood sugar.
Consult your doctor about an exercise schedule. Find out from your doctor what kind of exercise is best for you. The majority of adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise each week. On most days of the week, try for around 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise each day. Your doctor might first want to check your general health if you haven’t been exercising in a while before giving you any suggestions.
A wide range of services are available at Calgary Drug Mart to assist you in keeping your diabetes management on track:
- Medication Management: At Calgary Drug Mart, we understand the importance of managing your diabetes effectively. We offer a convenient prescription refill service to ensure you always have access to your important medications. Our expert pharmacists are available to answer any questions you may have about your prescriptions. Our goal is to reduce the risk of missed doses by facilitating regular medication intake.
- Blood Glucose Monitoring: For many individuals with diabetes, regularly measuring their blood glucose levels is an essential part of diabetes management. If you take insulin, keeping track of your blood glucose levels is especially crucial. Your choices for diet, exercise, and medications can be influenced by the results of your blood glucose monitoring. We give you the instruments and instructions required to continually track your blood glucose levels, enabling you to quickly change the way you receive treatment.
- Nutritional Advice: A key aspect of managing diabetes is eating a balanced diet. Calgary Drug Mart provides health and nutritional advice to assist you in making decisions about the foods you eat. According to your specific food preferences and interests, our specialists may offer advice on carbohydrate calculation, recipe suggestions, and food preparation guidelines. With the support of our meal planning tools and nutrition assistance, you may choose a diet that is in line with your goals for managing your diabetes.
- Diabetes Supplies: We understand that managing diabetes requires consistent access to quality supplies, and that’s why we ensure our service is reliable as well as affordable. You can get your complete diabetic supplies at Calgary Drug Mart including glucose meters, test strips, and insulin.