“Today’s announcement marks an important milestone for LMC Pharmacy and Diabetes Depot. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise to deliver increased value and professional support to insulin pump users across Canada” said Alicia Chin, President, LMC Pharmacy.
Diabetes Depot was founded in 2004 by pharmacist and type 1 pumper, Tino Montopoli, to make life easier for insulin pump users. This mission will continue under LMC Pharmacy, whose purpose is “Making Healthy Easier”. Tino Montopoli will stay on as a consultant and adviser to ensure a smooth transition.
“This partnership is a great win for insulin pump users and the broader type 1 community across Canada” said Tino Montopoli. “LMC Pharmacy, along with LMC Healthcare, brings extensive expertise and a proven track record for providing world-class type 1 diabetes specialist care. Together with Diabetes Depot, LMC will be able to deliver even greater savings, education and professional support for pumpers across Canada.”
Diabetes Depot will continue to carry diabetes care products and offer significant savings on insulin pump supplies to assist Canadian insulin pump users. In addition, insulin pumpers will now have access to Certified Pump Trainers, Certified Diabetes Educators (Pharmacists, Registered Nurses and Dietitians), Endocrinologists and Health Coaches for their pump, medication and healthcare questions. Diabetes Depot clients can also utilize LMC Pharmacy’s complete prescription services, including medication synchronization and home delivery.
Informazioni sulla Farmacia LMC
Founded in 2012, LMC Pharmacy is dedicated to delivering diabetes education, training, comprehensive medication assessments, care plans and medication therapy management services that enable patients to lead healthier lives. LMC Pharmacy is staffed by Certified Diabetes Educator Pharmacists who specialize in diabetes medication therapy management and who operate collaboratively with a broader multidisciplinary diabetes-specialist care team at LMC Healthcare. LMC Pharmacy has 7 pharmacies co-located in LMC Healthcare clinics across Ontario. For more information, visit www.lmc.ca/pharmacy
About Diabetes Depot
Diabetes Depot is Canada’s original one-stop-shop for insulin pump supplies. It was founded in 2004 by pharmacist and type 1 pumper, Tino Montopoli, to make life easier for insulin pump users. For the past 15 years, Diabetes Depot has offered the online diabetes community unparalleled service and significant savings for diabetes care products and insulin pump supplies. For more information, visit: www.diabetesdepot.ca
About LMC Healthcare
LMC Healthcare (LMC) è il più grande fornitore di assistenza specialistica in Canada per il diabete e l'endocrinologia. LMC offre molteplici servizi correlati al diabete sotto lo stesso tetto, migliorando la qualità, il coordinamento e la comodità dell'assistenza per i pazienti. Oltre a rispondere alle esigenze mediche immediate dei pazienti correlate al diabete, il team multidisciplinare di LMC fornisce servizi di educazione, coaching e prevenzione per migliorare gli esiti sanitari dei pazienti e ridurre al minimo il rischio di complicanze correlate al diabete. Il team LMC è composto da endocrinologi di fama mondiale; dietologi, infermieri e farmacisti certificati per l'educazione al diabete (CDE); optometristi e ottici; podologi; coach sanitari e professionisti della ricerca clinica. L'esclusivo modello di erogazione dell'assistenza di LMC rende più facile per i pazienti gestire meglio il proprio diabete e condurre una vita più sana. Scopri di più su: lmc.ca
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