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!
Why Anger and Stewing Can Mess With Diabetes
It seems diabetes and anger may go hand-in-hand. Dealing with diabetes can make people feel angry and anger may result in blood sugar elevations. "Anger [...]
Summer Camp and Diabetes
Summer camps gives children with diabetes a chance to unwind and be kids for awhile after the demands of school have ended. Whether your child goes to a diabetes camp or a regular one they are fantastic places to socialize, learn new skills and become more independent.
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 [...]
Fabulous Springtime Food Choices For People With Diabetes
Healthful meal planning is one of the main priorities for diabetes control. You need to understand the basics of a diabetes food plan since there is no one specific "diabetes diet." No health professional will give you a "tear off diet sheet" for eating with diabetes. If they do, find another reputable source for diabetes nutritional information.
Basics on Vitamins & Supplements
According to the CDC, over 50% of American adults continue to take vitamins and supplements, even though multiple studies suggest they are often “unnecessary or [...]
GMO Foods and How They Affect Diabetes
One of the buzzwords in the food growing industry is GMO's. It seems everyone is talking about whether GMO's are good or bad for your [...]
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 [...]