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How to Keep Injection Sites Healthy
Studies found that almost 2/3 of all people who inject insulin have some degree of lipohypertrophy, which is thickening or rubbery skin at injection sites. Here we’ll discuss ways to avoid lipo and what insulin users need to look out for.
Read MoreCGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) A Beginner’s Guide.
When you live with diabetes a common term you might hear is Continuous Glucose Monitoring, also known as CGM. For the uninitiated…
Read More10 Tips for Living with a Long-Term Catheter
Wondering how to safely live with a long-term catheter? In this article, we’ll take you through 10 tips that long-term catheter users should keep in mind. By following these tips for living with a catheter – male or female – you’ll be able to mitigate health risks such as UTIs and blockages.
Read MoreProbiotics for Diabetes
Probiotic supplements and foods can boost the number of good bacteria in your system. These bacteria and yeasts can have significant health benefits – and they might even have a positive effect on diabetes management! In this article, the team at US MED will take you on a deep dive into the world of probiotics.
Read MoreThe Effects of Smoking & Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease Smokers have a 30-40% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes over non-smokers. Smoking also makes it difficult to control…
Read MoreVitamin D vs. Diabetes
With diabetes on it’s meteoric rise, new innovations are being discovered to help quell it’s rising numbers. New research is looking into…
Read MoreSimple Ways to Improve Sleep Quality
Getting a sufficient amount of quality sleep can be difficult for many, but a few changes can have a significant impact, according…
Read MorePotential Allergy Complications Indoors
Nasal allergies affect about 50 million people in the United States and indoor allergens can aggravate them according to the Asthma and…
Read MoreThe Medicare Competitive Bid Program
As a component of the Center of Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Competitive Bidding Program, diabetes testing supplies (DTS) are provided through…
Read More9 Steps to Better Catheter Self-Management
We share the 9 steps that every catheter user should know. Self-manage your catheter with these safety steps.
Read MoreDIABETES ALERT! DAY
What’s Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk? One in three American adults is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons To Use Your CPAP Machine
Around 25 million Americans experience OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), and approximately 60% of them actually utilize a CPAP machine nightly. Incorporating CPAP…
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