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Virtually all people with diabetes know that they must regulate their blood sugar in order to remain healthy and prevent complications. But did you know that checking your blood pressure is equally important for people with diabetes? The combination of diabetes and high blood pressure doubles your risk for cardiovascular disease.
Care of the skin is one of the most important aspects of routine diabetes maintenance. Without proper precautionary measures, minor cuts or injuries can quickly turn into serious problems. People with diabetes often heal more slowly than normal because of less blood flow to affected areas and reduced white blood cell function. They may not notice […]
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that requires constant management. Taking care of yourself is essential to feel your best at all times. Find out what kind of diabetes patient you are and ways to improve your self-management routine.
It is important to work with a dedicated health care team to properly […]
The Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (HANES) states, “16% of community dwelling Americans older than 65 consume fewer than 1,000 calories in a day which is considered under nutrition”. […]
People with diabetes need to control their blood sugar. Using a diabetes glucose kit is a way to measure your blood sugar and make changes as needed. Find out how to choose a glucose meter for better diabetes management.
Blood glucose meters are used to measure and display the […]
There are over 29 million people in America with diabetes and over 86 million people with pre-diabetes. Some of the risk factors such as age and genetics can’t be changed but many other risk factors can. Change is certainly difficult but by making some modifications you may be able to prevent pre-diabetes to becoming diabetes and […]
Managing diabetes is an ongoing challenge as people try to keep their blood glucose levels stable. Knowledge and the right equipment can make a major difference. Discover a few diabetes devices to help make your diabetes life easier.
Many people with diabetes need to administer insulin throughout the day. With […]
According to Diabetes Control, a journal targeted towards endocrinologists and diabetes professionals, the number of diabetic patients worldwide is projected to rise from 171 million in 2000 to 366 million in 2030. […]
People with diabetes depend on certain medical equipment to help them maintain the best possible blood glucose control and over all health. From determining their blood glucose levels to checking their blood pressure, people need equipment for proper diabetes management. Find out why medical equipment does matter when it comes to optimum health […]
Researchers at Indiana University School of Optometry and The Biocomplexity Institute at Indiana University have been actively working to recreate a “virtual tissue model of the diabetic eye”. They were able to “show precisely how a small protein can both damage and grow vessels in the eye that cause vision loss and blindness in those with […]