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.
Up to Date with Diabetes
Daily, there is updated information concerning diabetes. At ADW Diabetes, we want to keep you informed so that you can take better control of your [...]
Traveling With Insulin: Tips for Packing Essentials and Managing Diabetes on the Go
Traveling with diabetes can seem like a daunting prospect, but planning ahead goes a long way in making it easy. 38.4 million people in the [...]
Types of Surgical & Medical Tapes, Their Benefits, and Their Uses
Understanding the various surgical tape types ensures that you're using the right product for the job. There are quite a few different types of medical [...]
Food Tips and Tricks with Diabetes
Proper meals and food planning is just one aspect of maintaining good diabetes control, but everyone always wants to know about food tips and tricks. [...]
Easy Ways to Help Reduce Blood Glucose Levels in 2024
Obviously, many people with diabetes require diabetes medications whether it be diabetes pills, GLP1/GIP injections or multiple kinds of daily insulin. Never stop taking your [...]
In The News: Concerning Diabetes
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 [...]
Medtronic MiniMed Infusion Sets | Diabetic Supply Review
MiniMed infusion sets include slender plastic tubing that delivers insulin from the pump and into the body. The tubing is available in different lengths to accommodate the requirements of the person with diabetes. At the end of the tubing, there is a stainless steel needle or a flexible, tapered tube called a cannula.
True Metrix | Diabetic Supply Review
People with diabetes can rely on the True Metrix brand for cutting-edge blood glucose meters and test strips that are easy to use. Self-monitoring is [...]
AgaMatrix Presto Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strips
The AgaMatrix Presto blood glucose meter and test strips are designed for accuracy at a price that is considerably lower than most of its competitors. People with diabetes enjoy the benefits of accurate blood glucose testing results at a price they can truly afford. This helps to put accurate test results within reach for everyone along with a host of convenient features for easier handling.
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.
Timing is Everything
A friend recently told me that she always comes up with the perfect comeback. Her problem is that she thinks of it 20 minutes too late. Yep, sometimes timing is everything. When it comes to diabetes care of our pets, timing can make the difference between a well regulated diabetic pet and a "mostly" regulated diabetic pet.
Marvels of Modern Veterinary Medicine
I remember back when I was trying to get into vet school in the mid 1980's. Oregon State University required I had a small quota of hours before applying, so I volunteered one summer at a mixed animal practice in Woodburn, Oregon. They treated llamas and goats and dairy cows along with dogs and cats. It was a regular James Herriott kind of clinic. Today, I'm here in Molalla, Oregon, visiting my mom this week and I think back to that summer. How veterinary practice was just 30 years ago is vastly different than veterinary practice is in modern times.
What the Heck Is the Somogyi Swing?
Every now and then a diabetic pet just doesn't seem to make sense. On paper it all seems so simple. You give insulin which should lower the pet's blood glucose level for some period of time until it rises again. After all, insulin drives energy into cells. After an insulin injection we expect the blood glucose to go down, but sometimes it does not. Sometimes a pet doesn't seem to respond to insulin at all. Sometimes, you get a Somogyi Swing.
Which Heartworm & Flea Preventatives Are Best For My Pet?
2018 marks my 25th year as a veterinarian. In that time I've seen lots of heartworm and flea products come onto the market. They all have their pros and cons. I know you likely read this newsletter because your pet has diabetes, but there is a good chance that your pet needs flea or heartworm prevention meds as well!
Immunotherapy for Allergic Dogs
Boy do I see a lot of allergy dogs in South Florida! A clinic day doesn't go by without me chatting about possible allergies, especially [...]
Pet Grooming Ideas to Save You Money
I was discussing finances with a good friend this past weekend. I had a bit of an eye opener when I found out how much [...]
Dental Health Month for Pets
Dental health is an important aspect of our pets' health care, particularly for diabetics. February is Dental Month in the veterinary world. Many clinics will offer 5 percent off of their dental prophylaxis prices. I've long suspected that this is because people have overspent during the holidays and are afraid of what they owe the tax man in April!
CET Chews For Your Pet’s Dental Health Needs
It is very important to maintain good oral hygiene in our diabetic pets. Infection of any sort can result in insulin resistance, and oral infection [...]
Pet Dental Care Tips
Oftentimes the task of having a diabetic pet can seem overwhelming. You have to give insulin injections at particular times, buy special food, and monitor [...]