CVD Risk Management in Diabetes
CVD risk management in diabetes is important for reducing the risk of premature death. Find out more about how heart disease risk can be lowered in …
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What are Painless Blood Glucose Testing Meters?
Painless blood glucose testing meters are slowly being introduced into the market. Most of these testing meters are aimed at complementing the more …
Continue ReadingWhat are the Types of Insulin Pumps?
There are several types of insulin pumps, including the external insulin pump and the tubeless insulin pump. These are usually convenient to use and …
Continue ReadingBirth Control for Diabetes
Birth control and diabetes – what sets the diabetic woman apart from a woman who does not have diabetes? The care she needs to take with her …
Continue ReadingHow to Choose the Most Accurate Glucose Monitor
How to choose the most accurate glucose monitor is one of the first questions that a newly diagnosed diabetic may ask. This question does need to be …
Continue ReadingChoosing a Antihistamine for Diabetics
Diabetics who suffer from allergies, flu, colds and cough sometimes take over-the-counter (OTC) drugs such as antihistamines. Choosing the right …
Continue ReadingWhen Is the Best Time to Take Your Blood Glucose Levels?
Ever wonder when is the best time to take your blood glucose levels? There are some key things to consider when it comes to checking blood sugar, such …
Continue ReadingLife Expectancy in Insulin Dependent Diabetes Explained
What is the life expectancy in insulin dependent diabetes? How does this condition affect a diabetic’s life? Here we answer these questions and …
Continue ReadingWhat is Normal Non-Fasting Blood Sugar?
Is there such a thing as normal? There is when it comes to non-fasting blood sugar levels. So if you find yourself asking what is normal non-fasting …
Continue ReadingMetabolic Syndrome and the Role of Triglycerides in Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance often coincides with other health issues, such as high levels of triglycerides. The combined conditions, known as metabolic …
Continue ReadingInsulin Resistance Syndrome Type A and Type B
There are two main types of insulin resistance due to faulty insulin receptors - insulin resistance syndrome type A and type B. The clinical …
Continue ReadingNatural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
Natural ways to lower blood sugar can make up a part of a prediabetes or diabetes treatment plan. Some natural methods for reducing blood glucose have …
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