Traveling with temperature-sensitive medicines like insulin is one challenge you must face at some point as a diabetic. But thanks to the 72-Hour Travel Insulin Cooler, the Mini Medical Fridge, and other similar products from…
Snacking can be challenging for individuals with diabetes, as they must be mindful of their sugar and carbohydrate intake. Finding crackers that are both healthy and delicious can be even more difficult. In this blog…
I am the owner of a diabetes accessory company called Sugar Medical. My sister was diagnosed 5 years before I was, so I was pretty used to the pre-set meal times and eating a more…
I am a singer-songwriter – originally from Waco, TX, now based in Nashville, TN. I didn’t grow up with diabetes. I was diagnosed with Type 1 two weeks before my 35th birthday as a direct…
Quick Facts on Diabetes37.3 million people in the US have diabetes, which is 11.3% of the population28.7 million people are diagnosed with diabetes, including 28.5 million adults8.5 million people are undiagnosed, which is 23.0% of…
Peanut butter can be a nutritious and satisfying snack for people with diabetes as long as they choose a variety that is low in added sugars and high in healthy fats. Overall, natural peanut butter…
If you are a diabetic, it is important to make sure you drink enough water daily. Water is essential for keeping your body healthy and can help regulate blood sugar levels. However, many people with…
When you have diabetes, either the pancreas doesn’t generate enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or the body has developed a resistance to it or the insulin isn’t working properly anymore (type 2 diabetes), causing problems…
Diabetes is a multi-systemic disorder that can cause hormonal imbalances, making it difficult for your body to maintain a stable temperature and generate the ideal amount of sweat. Hence, people with diabetes mellitus may experience…
Syringes, pens, pumps, and inhalers are the currently available four central delivery systems for insulin. How they take insulin can change depending on a person’s lifestyle, sugar levels, and diet. Insulin syringes are used to administer…
Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your average blood sugar levels might be a little high? If so, it’s time to find out for sure. The easiest way to do this is to use…
Injections are unavoidably needed to manage insulin-dependent diabetes, whether through daily insulin shots, a continuous glucose monitor (C.G.M.), or even an insulin pump. Although not always the case, injection site bruising can happen frequently. table of contents…
About 70% of the human body contains water, and we require it to maintain healthy bodily functions. Your body can maintain a healthy fluid balance by keeping your blood sugar levels within a reasonable range….
No, you can’t freeze insulin! Insulin is a temperature-sensitive medication; many questions have been asked about what happens when it’s exposed to extreme temperatures such as severe cold or heath. Sadly, people rarely bother about…
For people with diabetes, it’s important to monitor blood glucose levels on a daily basis. However, these measuring blood glucose levels can be expressed in two different measurement units: mmol/L or mg/dL.This can make it difficult to compare…