With diabetes regarded as a global epidemic, it is little wonder the medical world is investing massive resources in the prevention and treatment of the disease.
More than 2 million Australians are affected with diabetes, with Diabetes Type 2 being the most common form. Widely known as the ‘lifestyle disease’, Type 2 Diabetes is connected to people who carry excess weight around the abdomen, if it runs in the family, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
People with Type 2 Diabetes often have no symptoms, so they may have the disease for some time and simply not know. But it is imperative not to second guess or ignore the possibility. Help is out there.
Type 2 Diabetes needs to be diagnosed and treated early to prevent further health complications. It is that simple.
So what are the first steps in finding out if you have diabetes? It is a pretty straightforward process and at Community Care Chemist North Geelong, it cannot get any easier.
Community Care Chemist has an array of products and services in testing and managing diabetes and this is backed by a dedicated team of experts including pharmacists, a diabetes educator and a naturopath.
CCC can conduct simple blood glucose tests at the pharmacy where the results are passed to the GP with your permission for treatment if the blood glucose level is found to be higher than normal.
So what does CCC stock for those with diabetes? The question is, what they don’t have! CCC has a top range of the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) products and all major insulin types.
Patients are taught how to use blood-sugar meters and how to use the readings and information from them. Diabetes blood glucose monitors need to be kept in top notch condition and CCC can check and clean them as well.
At CCC, the experienced staff can talk through strategies needed to prevent diabetes including diet, avoid/quit smoking and being active. Natural remedies to keep blood-sugar levels in check is another CCC offering.
Don’t be daunted by diabetes. Take control of diabetes and your life.
Community Care Chemist North Geelong
75 Separation Street, North Geelong
03 5278 4300
nthgeelong@communitycarechemist.com.au
75 Separation Street, North Geelong
03 5278 4300
nthgeelong@communitycarechemist.com.au
