Desh Guardian Pharmacy and Clinic

02/21/2026

Ramadan Kareem 🌙 | Fasting & Diabetes — Let’s plan it safely

If you live with diabetes and you’re planning to fast this Ramadan, a quick plan can make a huge difference.

Before Ramadan (best step):
✅ Visit your doctor for a quick check-in to adjust your medications safely.

While fasting, watch for:
⚠️ Low sugar (hypoglycemia): sweating, shaking, dizziness, confusion
⚠️ High sugar (hyperglycemia): extreme thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision

Important: If you have symptoms of low blood sugar, you should break your fast and treat it — health comes first.

Tips that help:
🍽️ Don’t skip suhoor
💧 Hydrate well after iftar
🩺 Check your blood sugar more often (this does not break the fast)
🚶‍♂️ Light activity is better than intense workouts while fasting

📍Need help adjusting insulin or diabetes pills for Ramadan?
Call or message us — Our physicians and pharmacists can help you fast more safely.

Desh Guardian Pharmacy & Clinic
📍 2978 Danforth Ave, East York, ON
📞 +1 (416) 519-7062

02/11/2026

📅 Clinic Schedule – Week of Feb 9

☕ Coffee & Tea on Us – Everyone Welcome

Mon Feb 9
🩺 Dr. Ali El Hajj | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Accepting new patients

Tue Feb 10
🩺 Dr. Valerie Barta | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Internal Medicine referrals
🩺 Dr. Burhan Butt | 12:00–5:00
• Walk-in

Wed Feb 11
🩺 Dr. Ali El Hajj | 10:00am-4:30 pm
• Walk-in | Family practice

Thu–Fri
💻 Virtual walk-in visits

💊 Pharmacy support available
✔️ Diabetes & geriatric care
🚚 Free medication delivery

☕ Even if you don’t need care, stop by for a coffee or tea!

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We Offer Family Practice Walk-IN & Appointments Referral to Specialists Travel Medicine Pharmacy on-site accepting all plans

02/08/2026

📅 Clinic Schedule – Week of Feb 9

☕ Coffee & Tea on Us – Everyone Welcome

Mon Feb 9
🩺 Dr. Ali El Hajj | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Accepting new patients

Tue Feb 10
🩺 Dr. Valerie Barta | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Internal Medicine referrals
🩺 Dr. Burhan Butt | 12:00–5:00
• Walk-in

Wed Feb 11
🩺 Dr. Ali El Hajj | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Family practice

Thu–Fri
💻 Virtual walk-in visits

💊 Pharmacy support available
✔️ Diabetes & geriatric care
🚚 Free medication delivery

☕ Even if you don’t need care, stop by for a coffee or tea!

🔗

We Offer Family Practice Walk-IN & Appointments Referral to Specialists Travel Medicine Pharmacy on-site accepting all plans

02/08/2026

📅 Clinic Schedule – Week of Feb 9

☕ Coffee & Tea on Us – Everyone Welcome

Mon Feb 9
🩺 Dr. Ali El Hajj | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Accepting new patients

Tue Feb 10
🩺 Dr. Valerie Barta | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Internal Medicine referrals
🩺 Dr. Burhan Butt | 12:00–5:00
• Walk-in

Wed Feb 11
🩺 Dr. Ali El Hajj | 9:00–5:00
• Walk-in | Family practice

Thu–Fri
💻 Virtual walk-in visits

💊 Pharmacy support available
✔️ Diabetes & geriatric care
🚚 Free medication delivery

☕ Even if you don’t need care, stop by for a coffee or tea!

🔗 www.deshclinic.ca

02/05/2026

Today is World Cancer Day. 🎗️ Our local pharmacists are here to support you and your loved ones with information, resources, and compassionate care, every step of the way.

Find your local pharmacy here: https://www.guardian-ida-remedysrx.ca/en/find-a-pharmacy

01/29/2026

Getting the vaccine is the most effective method to protect yourself and your close ones against the flu.

📅 Book an appointment today with our team!

📞 Call us at 416.699.9946

Spots are limited. Certain conditions apply. Ask your health care professional for more information. Consult your Guardian Pharmacist for more information.

Get advice from a Guardian, I.D.A. and Remedy'sRx pharmacist near you. Visit Desh Pharmacy - Toronto - 7055804 - Guardian, I.D.A. and Remedy'sRx

01/25/2026

📅 Clinic Hours & Physicians

Week of January 26 – January 31

🔒 Sunday, January 25
• Closed

🩺 Monday, January 26| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Ali El Hajj
• Walk-in clinic
• Accepting new patients

🩺 Tuesday, January 27| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Burhan Butt
• Walk-in clinic

🩺 Wednesday, January 28| 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Ali El Hajj
• Walk-in clinic
• Accepting new patients

🩺 Thursday, January 29| 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👩‍⚕️ Dr. Valerie Barta
• Walk-in clinic
• Accepting Internal Medicine & Nephrology referrals

🩺 Friday, January 30| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👨‍⚕️ Dr. Ali El Hajj
• Walk-in clinic
• Accepting new patients

🩺 Saturday, January 31| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
👨‍⚕️ Walk-in physician on site
• Walk-in clinic (in-person)

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📍 Address:
Desh Pharmacy & Clinic
2978 Danforth Ave, East York, Toronto

📞 Phone: 416-519-7062
📧 Email: [email protected]

☕ Just passing by?
Even if you don’t need to see a doctor, stop in for free coffee and donuts and say hello — we’d love to meet you.

01/20/2026

We’re happy to share that Desh Pharmacy & Clinic is now open at 2978 Danforth Ave (East York) 🎉

👩‍⚕️ Walk-In Clinic available
👨‍⚕️ Family Doctors accepting NEW patients
🩺 OHIP covered | Uninsured services available

Whether you need a same-day visit or are looking for a long-term family doctor, our caring medical team is here for you and your family.

📍 2978 Danforth Ave
📞 416-529-7062
📧 [email protected]

Please feel free to share with friends, family, and neighbours who are still looking for a family doctor 🙏
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01/19/2026

With Guardian Pharmacy – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉