One unpleasant side affect of uncontrolled diabetes is the presence of dry and cracked skin. Multiple problems occur due to elevated blood sugars. Due to high sugar, the body loses fluid because of frequent urination and this causes’ dehydration. The body is incapable of perspiring when it is dehydrated. The lack of oil production makes the […]
If you have diabetes and are taking insulin injections you may want to consider the I-Port. This insulin delivery device enables you to inject less frequently and without the discomfort of several injections each day. It also may encourage you to be more compliant with your injectable medication. If you are on multiple injections each day and […]
If you have diabetes and are injecting multiple times each day you may want to consider switching to an insulin pump. The Omnipod insulin pump, also known as “the pod”, is a tiny white “egg-looking” device that is very simple to use, has no wires, is very discreet and allows you the luxury of having […]
We all wish for a lancet device that will give us an accurate blood sugar reading without the usual pain associated with the finger sticks. Research has shown us that even using alternate site testing such as the forearm, the palm of the hand, the calf of the leg or the upper thigh still requires […]
Today, as a society, we are realizing more than ever, that we need to focus on more preventative home care. Omron has a WIDE line of products that can help us become pro-active in our daily lives and accomplish life style changes with proper guidance. We no longer have to guess about calories burned during […]
Whether you are trying to lose weight for improved health and/or blood glucose levels or you just want to try to eat fewer calories, Walden Farms provides you with an easy choice. We no longer need to deprive ourselves or all the delicious sauces we have tried to avoid due to the high fat, calories or carbohydrates! Walden Farms […]
When living with diabetes, drawing blood is a necessary part of life. A typical One Touch meter does the job, but the process is inconvenient, long, and painful!
But these drawbacks can be eliminated with just One Touch. Meter experts know that for an effective blood glucose meter and related accessories, One Touch Meter products offer […]
UltiCare, a leading medical products manufacturer, takes the comfort, safety and convenience of its customers, both human AND animal, very seriously. Whatever UltiCare product you choose, you’ll know that the entire line has been manufactured with the patient in mind.
How do you know which blood glucose meter is best for you? Certain factors, including time required, convenience, and pain and discomfort (well, the lack of it), apply to everyone. Both patients and healthcare experts agree that an Accu-Chek meter offers the ideal situation for drawing blood.
Meters are available from many manufacturers, […]
If you have diabetes, you know that a glucometer is a vital to your health. With a FreeStyle glucometer, diabetes patients can draw blood for the purpose of determining blood sugar levels (glucose) at a given time.