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All posts tagged Counselling
27
JulHelping your patients manage their diabetes
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Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Canada. It’s time to take a 360-approach to achieve results. Read more
20
JulPharmacists take travel health to new heights
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The number of pharmacists with national and international certification is increasing in every jurisdiction in Canada. Read more
06
JulHow can you help your patients with diabetes manage their blood testing?
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Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) has been challenged in terms of its cost effectiveness for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. Read more
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JunUpselling pharmacy services without annoying your patients
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Upselling is a sales technique to induce consumers to purchase more expensive items, upgrades or other add-ons in an attempt to make a more profitable sale. When many people think of upselling, they envision a fast-food restaurant server offering fries or an apple pie with their order. Read more
29
JunHelp your patients with diabetes be foot-sure
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One simple way you can impact the long-term complications of diabetes is to have your patients assume the responsibility to check their feet every day. Read more
08
JunMind your Gs and Qs – can you tell your glycemic index from your glycemic load?
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Glycemic index is a fairly well-known concept for helping people with diabetes to plan their meals. Read more
25
MayWhat are your best strategies to help patients with COPD?
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COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in Canada and is the only chronic disease where mortality statistics are still worsening. Read more
17
MayHow “FIT” are your patients with diabetes?
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One of the best ways for you to help your patients with diabetes who are using injectable medications is to review their technique periodically to ensure they are getting the best outcome possible. Read more
27
AprWhat’s the best exercise plan for patients with diabetes?
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As pharmacists we are not trained in the area of exercise physiology or personal training, yet we are on the front lines to face questions from people living with diabetes about the appropriate amount and type of exercise for managing diabetes. Read more
06
AprI’m pregnant, and I have diabetes. Now what?
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It’s not the ‘chicken or the egg’ dilemma but two very different situations. Gestational diabetes, which occurs in 3-20 per cent of pregnant women, is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Read more
