What this topic covers
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes both involve managing blood glucose levels day to day. The medications change, the supplies change, and what works for someone freshly diagnosed isn’t necessarily what works five years in. Your pharmacist sees you more often than your endocrinologist does, which makes us a useful day-to-day partner.
How we can help
- Diabetes supplies — glucose meters, strips, lancets, ketone test strips, insulin pen needles, CGM accessories. Most are covered by ODB or private insurance — we’ll check your coverage before you commit.
- MedsCheck for Diabetes — a free OHIP-covered medication review specifically for people with diabetes. Goes through every medication, supplement, and OTC product you’re on. We document it, give you a copy, and send a copy to your prescriber.
- Injection technique check — if you’re on insulin or a GLP-1 (Ozempic, Trulicity, Mounjaro, etc.), we’ll go through technique with you. Wrong injection technique is one of the most common reasons readings don’t match expectations.
- Continuous glucose monitor support — we work with FreeStyle Libre, Dexcom, and other CGM systems. We can talk you through setup, sensor placement, and what to do when readings look off.
- Sick-day planning — diabetes routines change when you get sick. We can build a sick-day plan with you so you’re not figuring it out at 2 AM with a fever.
- Lifestyle conversation — diet, exercise, alcohol, and sleep all affect glucose. We won’t preach. We’ll help you understand the levers if you want to use them.
When to come see us — and when to call your doctor
Come see us if: you need supplies, your meter or pen seems off, you’ve been started on a new diabetes medication, your last A1c came back unexpected, or you want a MedsCheck.
Call your doctor or visit urgent care if: you have signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (very high readings with nausea, vomiting, fruity breath, confusion), or repeated severe hypoglycemia (very low readings with shaking, sweating, confusion, fainting).
Tools and resources
Pharmasave’s health hub has carbohydrate counters, A1c estimators, and lifestyle calculators — see the Tools & calculators link at the bottom of any page.
If you’d rather talk to a pharmacist, drop in or call us.