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MedsCheck for Diabetes

A patient with diabetes who was taking three prescription medications for a chronic condition may have received a MedsCheck in the past. MedsCheck for Diabetes is for anyone who is diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In some situations, a patient with diabetes may be taking only one medication or may be managing their diabetes without prescription medications; for these patients the program is new.

Prior to the MedsCheck for Diabetes program a patient with diabetes and taking less than three medications was not eligible for a MedsCheck. A patient who is newly diagnosed with diabetes and taking less than three medications now benefits from the one-on-one consultation with the pharmacist towards overall disease management.

Patients may benefit from the on-going medication management of their diabetes with their pharmacist. It is an opportunity for pharmacists to engage the patient in a focused medication review including advice, training on devices, monitoring and diabetes education.