Navigating orthodontic treatment can be challenging for anyone, but it poses unique complications for individuals with diabetes. Traditional orthodontic treatment that uses archwire can get complicated for people with diabetes. Fortunately, there is an alternative that can tackle this concern: Invisalign.
High blood sugar levels can lead to delayed healing, increased risk of infections, and other oral […]
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 […]
If you don’t know how to use your medical tape properly, you could end up in a sticky situation! We’re here to tell you all about Micropore tape uses, as well as how to apply and remove it in a way that maximizes your comfort. If you have any questions, our friendly in-house experts are happy […]
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 […]
Blueberries are a sweet and delicious fruit that are low in calories, high in soluble fiber, vitamins and are dense with nutrients. A usual serving size is about a ½ a cup of berries containing 42 calories and 2-3 grams of fiber.
The high fiber […]
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 […]
“Approximately 47 million seniors live in the US with a future projection of 100 million Americans 65 or older by 2060.” According to the CDC “the rapid expansion is explained by the baby boomer generation and their longer life spans. Currently, the average American lifespan is 78 years old, with women still living longer than men.
There […]