TerryWhite Chemmart Maddingley

30/09/2025

Would you like to get tested for HepC?
Pop in TODAY before 3pm for your on the spot test, no booking necessary! Testing is FREE.

29/09/2025

Theyyyyyyy are baaaaack!!! Hydramama now back in stock! Get in quick because last time they flew out the door!

We are also now stocking the NoSugar FunDay lollies, Lauren's favourite are the strawberries and cream! Yum yum!

25/09/2025

Think Health, Think Pharmacist 💊🧪🩼💉

Happy World Pharmacist Day to James, Kate, Hugh, Lloyd, Lauren, Britt and Sandra!

Thank you for the care and guidance you provide our community day in day out 💚💚💚💚

TerryWhite Chemmart International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

23/09/2025

PUBLIC HOLIDAY THIS FRIDAY!

04/09/2025

Are you expecting a baby in the next little while? Check and see if this info night from local physios Addy & Sanhita and midwife Yvonne is for you.

Get ready to feel empowered and prepared for childbirth with our holistic workshop designed for expecting parents!

18/08/2025

We now stock Krumbled Foods Beauty Bites 😋 A bite with big beauty benefits 😝💋
Beauty Bites are a fully functional beauty and gut health snack with collagen, prebiotics, probiotics, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They are delicious, 100% natural and gluten free! We can’t decide what our favourite is as they are all soooooo good 💚 What is your favourite?
Apple cinnamon 🍎
Choc cherry coconut 🍫🍒🥥
Choc hazelnut 🍫🥜
Lemon coconut 🍋🥥
Salted caramel 🧂🍮
White choc macadamia 🍫🥜
White choc raspberry 🍫🍓

12/08/2025

We are so excited to let you know we are now stocking Hydramama - Mini + Me 😝

Hydramama is a hydration support drink formulated with Electrolytes, Magnesium, Methylated Folate, Vitamin B6 + C. Designed to have from conception, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Plus, it is sugar free & all natural, it’s time to fill your cup (literally). Come in to see all the flavours we stock
🫐🍎🍍🍑🍉🍋

17/07/2025

👊🏼🎯Lets play a game of TRUE or FALSE🎯👊🏼

🤔How much do you know about diabetes? Lets put your knowledge to the test, with these 5 statments 💥

1️⃣“There’s such thing as MILD Diabetes” 🌶️
❌This is FALSE!!, All types of diabetes are serious and can lead to complications if not managed!! All types can affect quality of life and reduce life expectancy. There is no such thing as "MILD" Diabetes🙅‍♂

2️⃣ “All types of Diabetes can be prevented” ✋
❌This is FALSE!!!, T1D is an autoimmune condition and cannot be prevented or cured (cause it still unknown), while T2D can be prevented through diabetes prevention programs and changes to lifestyle but factors like family history and ethnicity cannot be changed (Risk factors for developing T2D)

3️⃣ “You need to be overweight to get Diabetes” ⚖️
❌This is False!!!, It is a risk factor for T2D but not a direct cause, people with a healthy weight can still develope T2D. While T1D is not associated with weight at all.

4️⃣ “No family history of Diabetes = NO RISK” 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒
❌This is FALSE!!, Family history is just one risk factor for developing T2D. Age, ethnicity, having PCOS and lifestyle also matter.

5️⃣ “Only people with T1D need insulin” 💉
❌You guessed it this is FALSE!!!, Around 50% of people with T2D will eventually need insulin (gradual decline in inulin production over time).

💬Let’s hear your diabetes facts!📢 Drop a comment below with something surprising you may have learned about diabetes🙊.

Knowledge is power 💪🏼 Share to help spread awareness 💚

16/07/2025

🚫How to help prevent Type 2 diabetes🚫

🔍Did you know... While Type 1️⃣ Diabetes cannot be prevented, Type 2️⃣ Diabetes can 😱 and here’s how:

🌟Maintain a healthy weight – especially around your waistline (excess fat around organs and can eventualy cause insulin resistance) ⚖️
🌟Regular physical activity 🏃🏼💨
Learn more here👉https://www.health.gov.au/topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians
🌟Healthy diet
🥗A balanced diet it key🗝 and low GI foods are your friend👭
🥗You also want to AVOID processed foods and eat small portions regularly
🌟Managing blood pressure and cholesterol levels 🩺
🌟AVOID smoking (better for your heart and reduces diabetes risk) 🚭 DOUBLE WIN 🥇

🚨Risk factors for developing T2D🚨
🌟Age over 40
🌟Family history 🏡
🌟Ethnicity (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Island, Indian subcontinent or Chinese cultural backgrounds)
🌟PCOS
🌟History of gestational diabetes 📖

🍽️A day on my plate (T2D friendly) 🍽️
🥣Breakfast: Low fat Greek yogurt + berries + buts
🥗Lunch: Grilled chicken + quinoa + roasted veggies
🍎Snack: Apple
🐟Dinner: Baked salmon + sweet potato + greens
💧Hydration: Water (skip the energy drinks)
🤸🏼‍♀️Exercise: Even a ⏲️ 30 min walk daily helps! Do you need guidance? An exercise specialist or dietitian may be a good option for you!!

📉But how do Carbs affect Blood sugar
Carbs break down into glucose, which is the body uses as energy, but balance is 🔑! Learn more about low-carb eating here 👉🏼https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Diabetes-Australia-Position-Statement-Low-Carb-Eating-2020.pdf

🎯Prevention programs in Victoria🎯
LIFE Program: 🌍
🌟Is a lifestyle modification program used to help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
🌟Run by experts, funded by the Vic government and managed by Diabetes Vic💵
✅ A free eligibility check is available online and it only takes 2 mins!!!
📚Learn more here👉https://lifeprogram.org.au/

SMALL steps today = BIG health wins tomorrow 🙌🏼

15/07/2025

🏥 Type 1️⃣ diabetes vs type 2️⃣ diabetes - KNOW THE SIGNS 🪧

💉TYPE 1️⃣ DIABETES (T1D)
🌟Autoimmune attack destroys❤️‍🩹 insulin producing cells in the pancreas
🌟NO cure🤕, but manageable with insulin
🌟NOT caused by lifestyle BUT 🧬genetics + environment DO play a role

🚨Some WARNING signs🚨
- Extreme thirst 💦
- Frequent urination 🚽
- Unexplained weight loss ⚖
- Fatigue 😴
- DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) which is life-threatening,
If you want to learn more about DKA, here is a link 👉https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/complications/diabetic-ketoacidosis

💊Treatment💊
🌟Lifelong insulin + Glucose monitoring (Continuous glucose monitor (CGM)/ Blood Glucose monitor (BGM))
🫵🏼But wait, are you registered with the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS)
🔎Check your eligibility here 👉🏼 https://www.ndss.com.au/about-the-ndss/registration/ (Ask you GP)

📚Learn more about T1D here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/about-diabetes/type-1-diabetes/

🥈TYPE 2️⃣DIABETES (T2D)
🌟Body becomes resistant to insulin and the pancreas burns out over time ⏳
🌟Linked to 🧬genetics + lifestyle
🌟Remission is possible with ⚖️weight loss and 🥦Diet changes

🚨Some WARNING signs🚨
- Weight gain 📈
- Slow wound healing ❤️‍🩹
- Blurry vison 👓

💊Treatment💊
- Diet + exercise 🥗🚶🏼‍♂️
- Oral/Injectable medications and/or Insulin 💊

📖 Check your risk of T2D here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/risk-calculator/
📚Learn more about T2D here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/managing-diabetes/type-2/

🤰🏼GESTATIONAL DIABETES
🌟Occur in pregnant people, and ⬆️ risk of baby developing T2D later in life
🌟Impacts 5-10% of pregnant people 🤯
🌟Managed with Diet/exercise (in some cases using medications)🥗
🌟Mothers are usually tested for Gestational diabetes 24-28 weeks into pregnancy 🧪
📚Learn more about Gestational diabetes here 👉https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/about-diabetes/gestational-diabetes/

Did you learn something 🆕today? Share this post to spread awareness🖐🏼
⏭️Next post: How to prevent and manage T2D

14/07/2025

🚨 Welcome to National Diabetes Week!!! (July 13-19th) 🚨
📣 This year’s theme: “Check today for a healthier tomorrow”

💡Why does this week matter???
The aim is to prevent T2D or prevent complications for people who live with all types of diabetes. Knowledge is power, but how???🔌
🌟It can help prevent or delay diabetes 🛑
🌟Regular check-ups for those living with diabetes (eyes, feet, kidney and blood pressure checks) = ⬇️ complications + longer lives. 📋

🫵🏼 Could you be at risk???
😱 Did you know that there is a FREE online tool you can use to calculate your risk of getting Type 2️⃣Diabetes?? It’s called the AUSDRISK , and it only takes 5 minutes⏳
👉🏼Here is the link if you’re interested https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/the-australian-type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment-tool-ausdrisk/tool

🧬 Do you have a family history of T1️⃣D??
If you do, did you know you can access the National Type 1 screening program for a FREE antibody test to determine your risk of developing Type 1️⃣Diabetes??
👉🏼Take the test now: https://type1screen.org/

🤨 But WHAT is Diabetes???
Diabetes is a condition when blood 🩸 glucose 🍭 (sugar) stays too 👆🏼 because your body cannot use /produce a hormone called insulin to help store this excess sugar for energy ⚡️.
🌟Diabetes can be divided into 3️⃣main types which is Type 1️⃣Diabetes (T1D) , Type 2️⃣Diabetes (T2D), and Gestational diabetes.

🔜 Next post: T1D vs. T2D – Stay tuned! ⏩

🤯 DID YOU KNOW??
😮 Diabetes It is one of the fastest chronic conditions developing in Australia!!!
🏟️ Over 400,000 Victorians have diabetes which is enough to fill the MCG over four times!!
🤔Over 12,500 people live with diabetes without knowing, could this be you??

📚 If you want to learn more about National Diabetes Week here are some links:
📍Diabetes Australia: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/national-diabetes-week/
📍Diabetes Victoria: https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/national-diabetes-week-2025/

🙋🏼‍♀️Ask us how we can help!

09/07/2025

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