Diabetes Supply

Choosing the Best Diabetes Supply Services

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:28:07 -0600

If you have Type 1 diabetes or severe Type 2 diabetes, you will also need insulin and insulin supplies. Insulin is delivered via injection or pump, anywhere between two and four times daily depending on the recommendations of your physician. When insulin should be administered and what type of insulin you need will also be determined by your doctor. Insulin comes in quick-release, fast-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting forms. Tags: Diabetes Supply Services

How to Manage Your Diabetes Blood Sugar Level

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:28:07 -0600

Part of managing your diabetes blood sugar level may include insulin therapy, especially if you have Type 1 diabetes. Insulin is commonly administered via injection and comes in different varieties. It is extremely important to work closely with your doctor if you require daily insulin. Urine testing kits are often used by Type 1 diabetics because it's important for them to monitor the level of ketones in the urine. Other management supplies for all types of diabete... Tags: Diabetes Blood Sugar Level

Creating a Diabetes Supply Kit

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:28:07 -0600

A glucose test meter is an important piece of equipment for every diabetic. Accu-Chek, One Touch and Ascencia are all examples of name brand test meters. The majority of test meters used today are digital, and some even talk. This means you get clear results with no guessing involved. Results are lightning fast, too. Modern test meters can provide you with results in a matter of seconds. You will also need test strips to insert into the meter. Some meters come in... Tags: Diabetes Supply Kit

The Basics of Diabetes Medical Supplies

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:28:07 -0600

Diabetes is a serious medical condition in which the body does not produce insulin, does not produce enough insulin, or does not use insulin properly. There are three different types of diabetes -- Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type 2 is the most common variety and is often diagnosed in the adult years. Type 1 diabetes is less common and is usually diagnosed in childhood. Gestational diabetes, as its name suggests, occurs during pregnancy. All types of d... Tags: Diabetes Medical Supplies