Traveling with diabetes can seem like a daunting prospect, but planning ahead goes a long way in making it easy. 38.4 million people in the United States have diabetes, so you’re certainly not alone! Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, automobile, or boat, there are simple steps you can take to ensure that your adventure goes […]
Understanding the various surgical tape types ensures that you’re using the right product for the job. There are quite a few different types of medical tape, with differentiating factors including materials, adhesives, and features. In this guide, we’ll cover all of the options so you can make an informed purchase.
Medical tape uses can vary widely. They’re […]
There are so many questions relating to diabetes whether it concerns your medications, new treatments, food tricks and tips, physical exercise or mental health issues. Find out what is currently being asked along with the answers to some important diabetes-related questions.
Answer:“Food noise” is the constant […]
Obviously, many people with diabetes require diabetes medications whether it be diabetes pills, GLP1/GIP injections or multiple kinds of daily insulin. Never stop taking your diabetes medication even when your “blood sugars are in range” and always check with your health care provider before making any changes when you have diabetes.
With that said, besides taking your […]
Because wound care is often a necessary part of living with diabetes, it’s important that you know how to use surgical tape. Applying and removing medical tape properly can drastically improve your comfort and safety and promote faster healing. If you have any questions, we’re happy to provide personalized guidance!
This guide will explain […]
The experts at ADW Diabetes are here to explain how to use pen needles properly. We’ll also highlight the pros and cons of using insulin pen needles, syringes, and pumps so you can determine which insulin delivery system is best for you. Understanding the differences is the key to selecting the one that aligns with […]
The cutting-edge Dexcom G7 receiver can be a life-changing device, as it allows you to track your glucose levels easily and accurately in real-time with no fingersticks, calibration, or scanning required. Being able to monitor your levels so efficiently lets you make fast, informed decisions regarding your dietary supplements, activities, and medications, naturally helping you […]
At ADW Diabetes we always want to keep you informed about trending news and studies with the primary focus on diabetes. It is important for you to stay up to date with the latest information so you can ask questions and know which new information may be available to you.
Medical technology and all that goes along with it advances quickly. Modern healthcare gadgets are finding their way into your life making them much easier. Healthcare and diabetes gadgets are used “at home” as well as “on the go” for convenience offering simplicity, efficiency and more medical information which can certainly be helpful.
Obviously, home medical gadgets […]
Type 2 diabetes dates all the way back to the Egyptian period. There were an estimated 536 million people with diabetes in 2021 and there are 783 million people with diabetes expected by 2045. According to a 2020 article published in the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, “Climate change, and in particular global temperatures […]