Diabetes Articles for Adults & Children
Browse through our selection of diabetes articles from experts formally and currently in the diabetes community. We have articles for all types of diabetes such as type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, type 3 diabetes, gestational and pre-diabetes. We have a wide variety of topics too. Find tips and tricks when it comes to diabetes management, saving on your diabetes supplies, exercising, eating well with diabetes and so much more!
Diabetes Burnout: Is It Real?
Living with diabetes is a lifelong commitment and can easily lead to "diabetes burnout". It is more common in type 1 diabetes since the diagnosis [...]
Learn the Steps to Avoid Kidney Disease
Diabetes affects all the small blood vessels in your body, including your kidneys. Kidneys filter the blood. Waste products that have collected in the blood are removed and leave the body in the urine.
Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Diabetes
Diabetes remains the leading cause of kidney failure in nearly half of the new cases diagnosed in the United States. Cardiovascular disease is always on [...]
Popular Diets for 2019 and Beyond
Popular Diets and Fun Food Trends As always, 2019 was full of "diet advice" with some good and some not so worthwhile. Let's look at [...]
Halloween Candy Alternatives with Diabetes
The average American "eats approximately 25 pounds of candy per year with the highest intakes during the holiday season." Candy tastes delicious, conjures up childhood [...]
Diabetes and Your Microbiome
Metabolic disorder trends including type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease have grown at alarming rates in the wealthiest countries. Over 600,000 Americans die of [...]
Freestyle Libre CGM System for Diabetes
Freestyle Libre is a new continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM) for individual patient use. It can help you improve and control your diabetes for patients [...]
BD Insulin Syringes & Pen Needles
When patients are confronted with taking insulin injections for diabetes treatment, the choices can be overwhelming. You and your physician can choose from pre-loaded pens [...]
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) is a FDA-approved system that measures blood sugar levels in “real time throughout the day and night.” By wearing a CGM you will have a better picture of what your blood sugars are doing from moment to moment.
Pet Diabetes & Pet Care
Browse through our selection of Pet Diabetes articles and Pet Care articles covering grooming, dental care, nutrition and more. Plus we have a wide selection of articles for diabetic cats and diabetic dogs, as well as some general care tips.
Education Is Key to Success with Pet Diabetes Management | Ask Dr. Joi
Questions from the diabetic pet owner are the fuel I use to keep myself educated on all things related to pet diabetes. I’ve had some [...]
Communication with Your Veterinarian and Expectations with Pet Diabetes
I've been part of the ADWDiabetes team since 2011. In that time I have fielded thousands of emails from readers who have felt disappointment or frustration or even helplessness about their pet's diabetic condition. And sometimes they may mention something derogatory about their family veterinarian.
Pet Ear Meds That Won’t Affect Diabetes | Ask Dr. Joi
I get some great questions from clients. They inspire me with article ideas and keep me in tune with diabetic pet owners. I enjoy interacting with our readers, and sometimes the questions are worthy of a newsletter. I bet if one person has this question and takes the time to write me, there are likely lots of folks with a similar question.
Lyme Disease Is on the Rise in Dogs
As you know I am the staff veterinarian for ADW Diabetes, but I also own and run a small animal practice in South Florida. I enjoy treating diabetic pets and getting them on the right track, but I treat all sorts of diseases at my small animal clinic. Recently I've noticed a rise in Lyme Disease in dogs with the rising temperatures. I especially stress wellness care for my patients.
Ask Dr. Joi: Pet Grooming & Cleaning
How often should I bathe my pet? Trim their nails? Or clean their ears? Find out what Dr. Joi has to say about these questions in today's grooming and cleaning article.
Diabetic Dogs and Allergy Issues | Ask Dr. Joi
I get some great questions from clients. They inspire me with article ideas and keep me in tune with diabetic pet owners. I enjoy interacting with our readers, and sometimes the questions are worthy of a newsletter. I bet if one person has this question and takes the time to write me, there are likely lots of folks with a similar question.
Dental Care & Anesthesia
My regular readers know that I place high value on dental care for pets, particularly diabetic pets. Any infection (including infection in a pet's mouth) can cause insulin resistance. In general, oral disease can cause systemic health issues, bad breath (which can affect your relationship with the pet) and something clients don't necessarily consider: pain.
Dental Cleaning For Diabetic Pets | Ask Dr. Joi
I bet if one person has this question and takes the time to write me, there are likely lots of folks with a similar question. Today's question we're asked if its okay to have a dental cleaning for a diabetic senior.
The Scoop On Dental Chews – Ask Dr. Joi
I get some great questions from clients. They inspire me with article ideas and keep me in tune with diabetic pet owners. I enjoy interacting [...]