Diabetes Care
If you’re looking for advice and information on living well with diabetes, then you’ve come to the right place. Our diabetes blog is packed with helpful posts from experts in the diabetes field. Here, you’ll find tips on managing your diabetes and that of your lovely pets, staying healthy, and living a full life. Plus, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest diabetes news and research. So whether you’re just starting out on your diabetes journey or have been living with diabetes for years, the ADW Diabetes blog has something for everyone.
Diabetes Articles for Adults & Children
Our diabetes blog provides tips, insights, and expert views on diabetes management, health & wellness, diet & nutrition tips, and reviews of diabetes supplies, so you can make the most informed decisions for your diabetes care. This section is geared towards helping people of all ages learn how to manage their diabetes, live a healthier lifestyle, and avoid some of the common diabetes complications. The articles are well researched and offer practical information that can be used in everyday life so you can age gracefully with or without diabetes.
Whether you are looking for tips on how to control your blood sugar levels or information on the latest diabetes treatments, this diabetes blog section has something for everyone. Our goal is to provide you with the resources and support you need to live your best life with diabetes. Be sure to check back often for new articles.
Extreme Summer Heat & Diabetes
Extreme summer heat affects everyone, but it is more threatening when you have a chronic illness including diabetes. "People with diabetes feel the heat more [...]
Type 2 Diabetes: Tips & Tricks
Coping with type 2 diabetes may cause frustration, but once you learn the "how's and why's", you may be surprised at how well you can [...]
Be Mindful About Diabetes – Focus on Mental Health
June is Brain Health Awareness month and a great time to start focusing on helping your brain develop better habits. You can keep your sharpness, [...]
Type 2 Diabetes: Tips & Tricks
Coping with type 2 diabetes may cause frustration, but once you learn the "how's and why's", you may be surprised at how well you can [...]
A1C: Questions from a Diabetes Practice
Why does my A1C continue to go up even though I made no changes to my care? This month we have received some interesting questions [...]
Weight Loss: More Than 20 Easy Habits
Attempting to utilize weight loss techniques and strategies can be overwhelming, especially when you also have diabetes. "Roughly 42% of adults in the US live [...]
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
ADW Diabetes is committed to helping you care for your diabetes-affected pets. This blog section provides articles about pet health, pet grooming, pet dental needs, and more. By taking care of your pets, with or without diabetes, you are helping them lead healthier and happier lives and also ensuring that your own health is not at risk. We also review a wide range of products specifically designed to help you care for your pets.
Learn from pet owners like you and get expert tips on pet diabetes care. From food and nutrition to exercise and grooming, get the information you need to help your pet live a long and healthy life. We’re here to walk every step of the way with you and your pet. If you have any questions about the content on our diabetes blog or would like to suggest a topic for us to write about, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
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 [...]