Rite Aid stores to host Diabetes Solutions Days this week
CAMP HILL, Pa. Nearly 300 Rite Aid stores will host Diabetes Solutions Days on Nov. 11 and 13, providing patients living with diabetes valuable screenings, product samples and coupons and solutions to help them take the best care of themselves, the Pennsylvania retailer announced Monday.
“Rite Aid is committed to being the pharmacy of choice for patients with diabetes and offering the products, services and resources to help them live well,” Robert Thompson, Rite Aid senior vice president of pharmacy, said. “The Diabetes Solutions Days events are just one example of our focus on diabetes management, education and awareness.”
During the Diabetes Solutions Days events, flu shots will be offered for $30 and pneumonia shots for $45, free blood pressure screenings and entry into a raffle for a $50 Rite Aid gift card drawing at each location.
The free events are part of Rite Aid’s focus on diabetes management. A free 16-page Diabetes Guide, developed with the American Diabetes Association, is available in all Rite Aid stores and identifies the risk factors for pre-diabetes and diabetes. It includes important information on weight management and eating smart and features diabetes-friendly recipes. The guide also provides advice and safe treatment options on health conditions like gum disease, dry eyes and wound and foot care, all of which can be especially harmful to people with diabetes if left untreated.
During the month of November, all Rite Aid stores are selling $1 American Diabetes Association pin-ups, with all proceeds going directly to the American Diabetes Association for diabetes research, information and advocacy initiatives.
www.riteaiddiabetes.com, a Rite Aid Web site dedicated to diabetes education and awareness, is available year round. Rite Aid’s comprehensive diabetes Web site features tips on managing and living with diabetes, educational articles on topics including nutrition, foot care and blood glucose monitoring, frequently asked questions and a section devoted to family and caregivers.