Diabetes Care
If you’re looking for advice and information on living well with diabetes, then you’ve come to the right place. Our diabetes blog is packed with helpful posts from experts in the diabetes field. Here, you’ll find tips on managing your diabetes and that of your lovely pets, staying healthy, and living a full life. Plus, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest diabetes news and research. So whether you’re just starting out on your diabetes journey or have been living with diabetes for years, the ADW Diabetes blog has something for everyone.
Diabetes Articles for Adults & Children
Our diabetes blog provides tips, insights, and expert views on diabetes management, health & wellness, diet & nutrition tips, and reviews of diabetes supplies, so you can make the most informed decisions for your diabetes care. This section is geared towards helping people of all ages learn how to manage their diabetes, live a healthier lifestyle, and avoid some of the common diabetes complications. The articles are well researched and offer practical information that can be used in everyday life so you can age gracefully with or without diabetes.
Whether you are looking for tips on how to control your blood sugar levels or information on the latest diabetes treatments, this diabetes blog section has something for everyone. Our goal is to provide you with the resources and support you need to live your best life with diabetes. Be sure to check back often for new articles.
Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescence
In the past, type 2 diabetes was usually diagnosed in adults 40 years old and older. Now around 151,000 people who are 20 years old or younger have diabetes type 2. Learn more about the increasing frequency of type 2 diabetes in adolescence and what can be done about it.
Are A1C Kits Accurate for Home Testing?
Key Takeaways Over-the-counter A1C home test kits are accurate enough to be used for tracking long-term trends between visits with a qualified healthcare professional. A1C [...]
Summer Maladies with Diabetes
Key Takeaways Common summer conditions such as Lyme disease, poison ivy, and sunburn can affect blood sugar and overall health in people with diabetes. Prevention, [...]
Meal Planning and Food Preparation for People with Diabetes
March is National Nutrition month, a perfect time to review and update information about your diabetes eating plan. A good eating program remains one of [...]
Binge Eating and Type 2 Diabetes
There are a few of us who think "healthy eating is no big deal, it’s easy and it just comes naturally." Many of us think [...]
Valentine’s Day Recipes With Diabetes
Key Takeaways Simple diabetic Valentine’s treats include dark chocolate (70% cacao and above), frozen grapes, and baked pears or apples with cinnamon. Some candy brands [...]
Comparing Top Insulin Syringe Brands: BD, Monoject, and Ulticare
BD, Monoject, and UltiCare make some of the world’s best insulin syringes. While there’s no single best syringe brand, all three of these companies are [...]
Understanding Insulin Needle Gauges: 27G vs. 28G vs. 29G vs. 30G vs. 31G
Learning to recognize the differences among insulin syringe gauges is an important step for managing diabetes at home. The needle’s gauge, represented by a number [...]
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 [...]
Pet Diabetes & Pet Care
ADW Diabetes is committed to helping you care for your diabetes-affected pets. This blog section provides articles about pet health, pet grooming, pet dental needs, and more. By taking care of your pets, with or without diabetes, you are helping them lead healthier and happier lives and also ensuring that your own health is not at risk. We also review a wide range of products specifically designed to help you care for your pets.
Learn from pet owners like you and get expert tips on pet diabetes care. From food and nutrition to exercise and grooming, get the information you need to help your pet live a long and healthy life. We’re here to walk every step of the way with you and your pet. If you have any questions about the content on our diabetes blog or would like to suggest a topic for us to write about, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.
Tips & Tricks For Collecting The Perfect Blood Sample From Your Pet
As a veterinarian, I have a strong preference for my clients with diabetic pets to run their blood glucose curves at home. It is less stressful for the pet at home than to be kenneled in a vet clinic for the day. Anxiety in the clinic can falsely elevate the blood glucose, a phenomenon known as "stress hyperglycemia".
Giving a Pet Insulin Injection and Missing | 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. Todays question is about grabbing too much skin during an pet insulin injection.
What Should I Feed My Diabetic Pet? | Ask Dr. Joi
Key Takeaways There is no single “perfect” food for diabetic pets, but diets should be tailored by species, favoring complex carbohydrates for dogs and lower-carb [...]
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 [...]