If you have diabetes, you have probably already been testing your glucose levels for a long time. Sometimes, though, people with diabetes were never shown how to properly test their glucose levels. Here’s a little refresher course in how to do it right. Are you following all the steps?
Holidays can be tough for diabetics, and Thanksgiving is probably number one on that list. After all, a dinner table groaning under the weight of everyone’s special dishes is the standard, right? Your aunt’s homemade noodles, Grandma’s buttery rolls, the sugary goodness of pumpkin pie, and ladles of rich gravy poured over that turkey can really […]
Having diabetes can have a major affect on a person’s lifestyle. This week’s newsletter will give our readers some tips on how to recognize when their glucose levels are too high or low, and what to do when this occurs.
For many kids, Halloween is the best day of the year. But for diabetic children and their parents, Halloween can be a real challenge. Almost every kid wants to trick-or-treat, but what to do about all those sugary candies that your child shouldn’t eat? It is tough to exclude your child from the fun, so here […]
Diabetic neuropathy refers to the nerve damage caused by diabetes. While there are many contributing risk factors for neuropathy, such as inherited traits and injuries, high blood glucose levels are likely a main cause of this condition. […]
We work hard at ADW Diabetes to stand behind our commitment to the diabetic community. Our role in the “fight against diabetes” is to ensure everyone is able to get affordable diabetic supplies. We understand the importance of […]
Sometimes diabetics forget to take care of one of the most important parts of the body: the skin. An estimated one-third of diabetics will develop a skin disorder that is caused or affected by diabetes1, so caring for your skin is very important.
Traveling under any circumstances can be difficult, with flight delays, long stretches of driving, and greasy roadside food. For people with diabetes it is crucial to plan for unexpected travel problems so that you are able to maintain healthy blood sugar levels and make traveling with diabetes a breeze. Here are a few tips to get […]
For diabetics, lowering blood pressure even just a little may have significant effects on your health. According to a recent Australian study, diabetics who lower their blood pressure can also lower their risk of heart attack, stroke, and renal failure.
We’ve all heard the terms “good carbs” and “bad carbs” used by doctors, nutritionists, fitness experts, and dieters. While some people have begun limiting their overall consumption of carbohydrates (whether “good” or “bad”), others have concentrated on choosing more of the “good” carbs and avoiding the “bad” ones. Is all of this buzz much ado about […]