Diabetes
Symptoms, complications, nutrition... Learn more about them!
Diabetes occurs when the body isn’t able to produce enough insulin or is unable to use it to convert sugar into energy. The result is a spike in blood sugar (the amount of sugar in the blood) and over the long term, this could result in a higher risk of heart disease and kidney failure.
830,000 Quebecers live with diabetes, or approximately 10% of the population.*
*Source: Diabetes Québec.
Symptoms
- Fatigue, drowsiness
- Increase in volume and frequency of urination
- Intense thirst
- Exaggerated hunger
- Unexplained weight loss
- Blurred vision
- Slow wound healing
- Bladder and genitalia infections
- Tingling in fingers or feet
- Irritability
Types
Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Gestational diabetes (occurs during pregnancy)
Less common types:
Secondary diabetes as a result of taking medication
Secondary diabetes as a result of certain illnesses
MODY diabetes (Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young)
LADA diabetes (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)
Complications
- Nephropathy (kidneys)
- Retinopathy (eyes)
- Neuropathy (nervous system)
- Heart attack
- Hypertension
- Arteriosclerosis
- Stroke
- Sleep apnea
- Capsulitis
- Erectile dysfunction
- Yeast infection
- Urinary infection
- Gum disease
Available Services
Home delivery
Can’t make it to your pharmacy? Get your medication delivered for free.*
*Certain restrictions or conditions apply.
Learn moreGeneric drugs
Whenever possible, your pharmacist will suggest replacing your brand name drug with a generic drug, which is just as reliable and effective, only more affordable.
Learn moreMedication list
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Health Advice
Cassandre D.-S.-A., Christian P., Hugo D. & George M. owner pharmacist
- 908 Maloney Blvd. East
- Gatineau, QC
- J8P 1H5
- Phone: (819) 663-3582
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Business hours
Business
hoursSunday9:00 AM to 9:00 PMMonday9:00 AM to 9:00 PMTuesday9:00 AM to 9:00 PMWednesday9:00 AM to 9:00 PMThursday9:00 AM to 9:00 PMFriday9:00 AM to 9:00 PMSaturday9:00 AM to 9:00 PM -
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- Itinerary
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