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January 2025, brought a usual artic blast into the Southeastern US causing the “coldest stretch of the year.” There was record breaking snowfall for parts of the South. The Southwest and Rockies are expected to receive heavy snowfall this coming week.
Extreme outdoor temperatures with brutally cold winters are becoming much more common. “Weather extremes can affect […]
Living with diabetes doesn’t only take a […]
Among the complications associated with diabetes, mental health issues are often the most overlooked ones. Mental health problems can lead to patients compromising their diabetes self-management and increase the risk of serious complications.
Today, we will examine the connection between mental health and diabetes to help you better care for your emotional well-being.
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You may already be familiar with some of the effects of uncontrolled diabetes and its complex complications. Changes can take place in your retina at the back of your eyes (Retinopathy), there can be a reduction in your kidney function (Nephropathy) and blockages may form in your blood vessels (atherosclerosis or heart disease).
High blood sugars may […]
Choosing the right insulin needle sizes ensures that taking your medication is as comfortable, accurate, and consistent as possible. The most common insulin syringe needle lengths are: 6mm, 8mm, and 12.7mm. Most people who have diabetes prefer shorter lengths for their optimal comfort, and the vast majority can use shorter needles.
However, sometimes longer needles are necessary […]
Understanding syringe sizes and uses is a key part of safe and effective at-home diabetes management. In addition to considering insulin needle gauges and lengths, you must select the right syringe capacity (how much insulin the syringe can hold).
The most common insulin syringe capacity options are: 0.3ml (3/10cc), 0.5ml (1/2cc), and 1ml (1cc). In this […]
The idea of explaining diabetes to […]
Living with diabetes is a daily struggle. You’re constantly juggling multiple tasks, including managing […]
By 2050, it is estimated that over 1.31 billion people worldwide may have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes remains at 90% of the cases due to increased weight and body mass index (BMI), poor diet, over-eating, low activity levels and added environmental hazards.
What have we recently learned?
In Sept. […]