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CanDrug Holiday Hours – Closed Labor Day Monday Sept 6th
CanDrug Pharmacy and Customer
Service will be closed:
Labor Day – Monday September 6th
Regular business hours: 9 – 5 PST Monday - Friday
Have
a happy and healthy holiday weekend from the CanDrug team.
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 Diabetes and Caffeine
Avoiding caffeine could
help people with diabetes manage their symptoms.
In
a recent study, caffeine produced spikes in blood glucose and insulin in
people with type II diabetes. Caffeine also may interfere with carbohydrate
metabolism in people without the disease. If you're monitoring your blood
sugar, limit caffeine consumption by reducing your intake of coffee, tea, and
chocolate.
Some
surprising sources of caffeine include certain over-the-counter (OTC)
medications and “coffee-” or “cappuccino-flavored”
ice creams and desserts. Check the labels of OTC pain medications,
particularly fast-acting ones. In a study, the effect of caffeine on
diabetes control was examined in 14 habitual coffee drinkers who had Type II diabetes.
The participants continued to take their medication and consumed caffeine
while fasting and with a meal. Caffeine did not affect glucose and insulin
levels in fasting volunteers. However, participants experienced a sharp rise
in both blood glucose and insulin when they consumed caffeine with a meal.
Evidence from another study suggests that caffeine decreases insulin
sensitivity in people without the disease, putting them at increased risk of
developing diabetes.
Reference:
Caffeine
impairs glucose metabolism in type II diabetes.
Lane
J.D., Barkauskas, C.R. Surwit, R.S. Feinglos, M.N. Diabetes Care 2004 A; 27 (8): 2047-2048
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Banana Power 
Such
a common fruit and so many extraordinary benefits!
Did
you know that the banana industry has just been allowed by the US FDA to make
official claims for the fruit’s ability to educe the risk of high blood
pressure and stroke?
Bananas
are also known to help with constipation, heartburn, ulcers, PMS, nerves and
depression just to name a few.
So,
you know the old saying "eat an apple a day" has company. Add a
banana to your diet and reap the natural rewards!
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Allergy Prevention - Survive the season!
Allergies
are becoming more and more common and can be a source of misery at any age.
One of the best ways to avoid allergies is to recognize the signs and
symptoms. Allergies can often be confused with the common cold or flu.
Remember that a cold or flu is short lived and an allergy is a reaction
within immune system to a normally harmless substance. Some of the tell tale
signs that you have allergies are:
- Watery eyes and sneezing that persist longer
than 10 days
- Chronic ear or sinus infections
- Loss of smell or taste
- Frequent throat clearing, wheezing or coughing
Once
an allergy is recognized, steps can be taken to prevent reactions. There are
many common substances that can set off an allergic reaction. Some of the
more common are:
- Cigarette smoke
- Dust mites
- Food
- Pets and animals
- House dust
- Mold
- Grass and trees
Depending
on your allergy, there are many preventatives that can be taken into
consideration. Besides avoiding the allergen there are some great medications
such as Zyrtec, Claritin, and Allegra that can be recommended by your
physician.
So
before you confine yourself to a bubble in fear of allergy season research
your preventative options and live allergy season to the fullest - in relief.
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