Diabetes is a very common disease which has affected over a million people around the globe. This disease tampers with the body in a way which makes it unable to use the insulin produced in our body properly. Insulin is a hormone which is responsible for converting the sugar and other carbohydrates into energy. If […]
Those who suffer from diabetes may begin to develop problems with their feet. This is due a condition known as neuropathy. Neuropathy causes the feet to feel numb and tingly. Other problems with the feet can include poor circulation, deformities and foot sores or ulcers. Some of these conditions can become so bad that a […]
Chances are you know someone who suffers from diabetes, either diabetes type 1 or diabetes type 2. And while we often hear about diabetes in anything from the TV news to sitcoms to commercials, newspapers and magazines, but unless you or your family has been personally touched by diabetes, you may not know too much […]
People who have diabetes need to keep their blood sugar levels steady throughout the day. Diabetics typically use a blood sugar monitor to accomplish keeping track of what there sugar level is throughout the day. There is no other way to determine what your blood sugar levels are without a blood sugar monitor, unless you […]
People who suffer from diabetes can often develop foot ulcers which can increase the need for proper foot wear, including socks. Diabetes is a condition that causes a rise in blood sugar levels that can sometimes cause different symptoms. It may seem strange but the feet are usually where many of the diabetes complications can […]
People who have diabetes often need injections of insulin to keep their blood glucose levels steady. An insulin pen is one way of administering insulin in a convenient manner. The insulin pen consists of an outer “pen” casing that looks similar to a regular ink pen. This helps a person be discrete about their insulin […]
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of Americans and unfortunately the numbers are increasing by the year. Diabetes results from the body’s inability to process blood sugar because of insulin resistance or lack of insulin all together. Although diabetes can be treated and managed with medication, proper monitoring, and insulin injections, there are still […]