Diabetes Management

Dock Pharmacy stock a large range of diabetes food you can eat when you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Shop online today

Treatment for low blood sugar with glucose tablets  or glucose drinks at home Follow these steps if your blood sugar is less than 4mmol/L or you have hypo symptoms: Have a sugary drink or snack-- try something like a small glass of non-diet fizzy drink or fruit juice, a small handful of sweets, or four or five dextrose tablets. Test your blood sugar after 10-15 minutes-- if it's 4mmol or above and you feel better, move on to step 3. If it's still below 4mmol, treat again with a sugary drink or snack and take another reading in 10-15 minutes. Eat your main meal (containing carbohydrate) if you're about to have it or have a carbohydrate-containing snack-- this could be a slice of toast with spread, a couple of biscuits or a glass of milk.

Diabetes affects over 30 million UK citizens, and many people struggle with how to manage their condition. Insulin pens are an important part of managing diabetes, and there are different types available for different situations. There are different types of insulin pens and which insulin pen you decide to buy will depend on the manufacturer of your insulin cartridges. Novopen Insulin pens - Insulin cartridges made by Novo Nordisk Novomix, Novorapid, Levemir, insulatard, Sanofi Allstar Pro insulin pen - Insulin 3ml cartridges by Sanofi Apidra, Insuman, Lantus, Trurapi Humapen Insulin Pen - Humulin, Humalog 3ml cartridges by Lilly Autopen 24- Insulin 3ml cartridges by Sanofi Apidra, Insuman, Lantus, Trurapi Autopen Classic- Humulin, Humalog 3ml cartridges by Lilly Humapen Savvio - Humulin, Humalog 3ml cartridges by Lilly

Introducing the Insulin Travel Case - your ultimate solution for keeping your insulin cool and safe while on the go! This specially designed case is the perfect travel companion for anyone who relies on insulin to manage their health. Made with high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship, the Insulin Travel Case is durable and built to last. The case features a special insulated compartment that can keep your insulin cool for up to 12 hours, even in hot weather. This ensures that your insulin stays at the right temperature, preventing it from spoiling and keeping you healthy. The Insulin Travel Case is also highly portable and convenient to use. Its compact size allows you to easily fit it into your backpack, purse, or luggage without taking up too much space. The case also features a sturdy handle for easy carrying, making it ideal for travel. In addition to its practical features, the Insulin Travel Case is also stylish and attractive. Its sleek design comes in a variety of colors, making it easy to choose the one that best suits your personal style. Overall, the Insulin Travel Case is an essential accessory for anyone who needs to travel with insulin. It provides peace of mind, knowing that your insulin is always safe and cool, allowing you to focus on enjoying your travels without worrying about your health. Order yours today and start traveling with confidence!

We stock a range of Sterile single-use lancets compatible with most available lancing devices. A single-use lancet used to perform finger pricks to obtain a capillary whole blood sample for testing your blood glucose levels.

Sharps bins are containers for the disposal of sharps, including those contaminated with medicinal products and their residues. use sharps bins to safely dispose on insulin pens, insulin needles, lancets, syringes, and needles. Sharps bins are colour coded to ensure the correct bins is used for the type of medical waste. Yellow Bins: for the disposal of Sharps contaminated with medicinal products and their residues (other than cytotoxic and/or cytostatic medicines). Insulin syringes, lancets, insulin pen needles are the common products used for disposal in yellow bins Purple Bins: for the disposal of Sharps including those contaminated with cytotoxic and/or cytostatic medicinal products and their residues (anything that changes the cell structure) The container labels indicate that disposal should be by incineration or other authorised process and is designed for the consignment of waste categorised by the following EWC codes: 18 01 01, 18 01 03, 18 01 09, 18 02 01, 18 02 02, 18 02 08.