Category: *Pharmasave

Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Are You Putting Your Health at Risk?

Could the way you’re taking your medications be putting your health at risk? Take our self-assessment questionnaire to find out: Do any of the following statements describe you (for one or more of your medications)? How you feel about your medication: I’m not sure if I really need this medication. I’m not sure if the…

February 8, 2018
Pharmasave Mobile App Saves You Time

Pharmasave Mobile App Pharmasave’s mobile app and pharmasave.com enables you, as a Pharmasave customer, to digitally interact with Black Diamond Pharmasave by: • Refilling & transferring prescriptions • Fill a new prescription by taking a picture with your phone • Set medication reminders Additionally, you can search health information, conveniently browse flyers and see their…

February 2, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Taking Your Medication Matters

Many of us don’t use our medication properly. This can lead to serious consequences. Here’s what could happen to you if you don’t take your medication as directed by your doctor: You could end up in the emergency room or the hospital. Around 30% of emergency room visits related to medication use are due to improper…

February 1, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels

The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) recommends that people with diabetes who are using insulin more than once a day should self-monitor their blood glucose levels at least 3 times a day. The CDA also recommends that people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin once a day should test their blood glucose levels once a…

January 25, 2018
Stop Smoking. Breathe Easier

January 19, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Nutrition and Exercise to Control Diabetes

Controlling diabetes is closely linked to diet and lifestyle. Healthy eating Smart food choices help keep blood sugar, weight, and cholesterol in better control. Focus on fewer calories, and eat less fat (especially saturated fat). Enjoy more fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, and legumes instead. The amounts of fat, carbohydrate (fruits, vegetables, breads and…

January 18, 2018
Black Diamond Pharmasave Grand Re-Opening

January 13, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Managing Diabetes

Management is different for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Managing type 1 diabetes involves: taking insulin on a daily basis (through injections or an insulin pump) so that your body can regulate and use sugar following your doctor’s advice about regulating your diet and getting appropriate exercise monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly. Home…

January 11, 2018
Do you want to know an easy way to shed pounds and keep it off?

January 7, 2018
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: All About Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition where people don’t produce enough insulin, and/or their cells don’t respond properly to insulin. Insulin is an important hormone produced by the pancreas that moves glucose, a type of sugar, into the body’s cells from the blood. Once inside the body’s cells, glucose is used as a source of energy. If…

January 4, 2018
Did You Know? You can be tested for Strep Throat at Pharmasave Black Diamond.

Pharmasave Black Diamond now has testing available for Strep Throat. For a small fee you can have the results and a prescription within half an hour.

December 30, 2017
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Let it Snow….

Sing along while you let it snow, let it snow, let it snow – but you know that eventually you’ll have to reach for that shovel and start digging out. But this, too, can be fun as long as you keep a few things in mind when shovelling. Keep warm to avoid hypothermia, which comes from…

December 28, 2017
Pharmasave Black Diamond’s Flyer is worth checking out!

Pharmasave weekly flyers are packed with savings on all kinds of merchandise. This week it is really good – check it out!

December 22, 2017
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Rough Sledding?

Every year, emergency departments treat children injured in sliding accidents. When minor bruises and bumps give way to broken bones and serious injuries of the head and spinal cord, it’s a sign that parents and children should be reminded of safety while playing outside. There are several precautions you can take that can help protect your child against injuries.…

December 22, 2017
Healthy Hints from Pharmasave: Winter Skin Care

Year-round sun protection While seasons change, one thing remains constant: the sun. No matter what season it is, it’s still shining, and you still need a sunscreen to protect your skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. Wear makeup or a moisturizer with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 on your face and all exposed areas of skin throughout the winter to…

December 14, 2017