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Think you may be pregnant? Of course, you want to know quickly and accurately whether you’re soon to become a parent. Early care is essential to a healthy pregnancy and baby. With a home pregnancy test, you can get results without leaving your home. Home pregnancy tests are highly accurate and simple to use and interpret so you can get the answers you need. How Do Pregnancy Tests Work? Pregnancy tests detect a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG. After an egg is fertilized and pregnancy has taken place,…

If you have diabetes, your body can’t control blood sugar levels. Your doctor will likely recommend lifestyle changes and sometimes insulin or other diabetes medications as treatment to bring your blood sugar levels near goal. Blood sugar monitoring can help tell if your diabetes treatment plan is working. You’ll likely have your blood sugar levels checked during appointments, and your doctor may also recommend testing your blood sugar levels at home with a blood glucose monitor. We can help you test your blood sugar at home accurately and easily with…

An oximeter measures the concentration of oxygen in your blood. It also measures your heart rate. Hospitals and doctor offices use oximeters to ensure that patients are getting enough oxygen into their bloodstream. It’s especially important to keep track of this “vital sign” if you have lung disease or asthma. Oximeters available for home use make it easy to monitor this important vital sign right from home. Who Can Benefit From an Oximeter? If you have any type of lung disease, an oximeter is a good way to make sure…

With falls being the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults aged 65 and older, fall prevention is a concern for all seniors as well as for the people who care for them. A walker can help you or someone for whom you care walk independently with less risk of falling. However, selecting the right walker is important to ensure safety. Unique pharmacy has a large selection of walkers to help you find the perfect mobility aid. Selecting the Right Walker A walker is a mobility device…

Problems with poor circulation can lead to serious health complications and produce a number of uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to improve circulation and lessen discomfort. By following your doctor’s instructions and wearing compression stockings or hosiery, you can begin to see improvements in circulation to your legs and feet and enjoy a higher quality of life despite suffering from poor circulation. Unique Pharmacy has many styles and types of compression hosiery available for you. The Benefits of Compression Stockings and Hosiery Compression stockings and…

Taking a shower can be uncomfortable and even dangerous for older people and those with disabilities. Falls account for as many as 70% of all unintentional injury death and many of these falls occur in the bathroom. People with limited mobility may have difficulty standing in the shower long enough to get the job done. Shower seats make it possible to shower without standing. This reduces the risk of falling and makes the experience more comfortable. Types of Shower Seats Shower seats come in a variety of sizes and styles.…