Author Archives: Penny

6 WAYS TO NOT SAVE ON GLUCOSE TEST STRIP SUPPLIES

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It’s no secret that the cost of glucose test strips and glucose monitoring accessories can be very expensive. However, for those who don’t need to save on their glucose testing supplies, I am giving away 6 ways to NOT save on glucose test strips. 1. Stop Reading This Blog Because if you don’t, you will find […]

EVENCARE G2 TEST STRIPS NOW AVAILABLE AT DIABETICOUTLET.COM

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We are excited to announce that evenCare G2 glucose test strips are now available at Diabetic Outlet Store. The addition of EvenCare G2 strips allows us with the opportunity to provide our customers with a wider inventory of diabetic test strips. If you are a user of the EvenCare G2 glucose monitoring system and have been waiting to […]

CAN I GO TANNING WITH DIABETES?

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Summer is here. That means one thing; longer, sunnier days. It will be nice to lay on the porch or at the beach and suntan. However, I have recently discovered that certain symptoms of diabetes such as dehydration, hypoglycemia, and heat exhaustion may occur while suntanning. Diabetes and Tanning If you are undergoing treatment for lupus or diabetes, […]

TEST STRIP PURCHASE REMINDER

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In case your diabetes supply checklist got lost in the stack of New Years papers, this simple blog post is a friendly reminder to make sure you don’t forget your next order of glucose test strips. Get a move on and order your test strips in advance to ensure you won’t run out of them. Get it […]

EAT DARK CHOCOLATE TO BEAT DIABETES

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Just when you think you can’t make it through the week, and that diabetes management- glucose testing, test strips, and all that- is too much, a piece of dark chocolate is here to make a tasty rescue. You’re probably wondering why I picked dark chocolate. Truthfully, I was not a huge fan of dark chocolate […]

PENNY WANTS TO HELP YOU HUNT GLUCOSE TEST STRIP DEALS

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Hi there, My name is Penny. I am a hunter. My hunt begins with a thorough search. Once I locate the hunt, I stalk it for as long as it’s necessary to make sure it’s the target. And when the time is right I strike. I was born with a hunting and chasing instinct. And if you’re anything like […]

A GLASS OF RED WINE A DAY MAY KEEP TYPE II DIABETES AWAY

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It has so many amazing benefits you won’t believe. It can protect your heart, lower cholesterol, and make your skin healthy. It can even regulate blood sugar. Its red glowing color is derived from a vast assortment of grapes, ranging from red, deep purple, or blue grapes. It is so common it has become a […]

DIABETES, CATS, AND CREATIVE THINKING

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As you may or may not know cats are pretty creative animals. Some people think we are curious. Others think we are resourceful. The truth is we are creative thinkers. We may be a bit scaredy but we are not afraid of taking chances to explore new things. And guess what?! That’s a common trait […]

SAY “MEOW” TO TURMERIC

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This afternoon as I sat on the porch enjoying the chirping birds and warm sun, a page from the newspaper flapped in the wind and caught my eye. I briefly wondered, “what are those curious yellow worms?” As I approached the paper, I read the title- “Turmeric May Help Treat Diabetes.”   I sniffed the […]

WHAT DO DIABETES AND SOCIAL MEDIA HAVE TO DO WITH EACH OTHER?

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Once upon a time, there was an motherless kitty. She embarked upon a search to find her mother, and in doing so, braved the dangerous streets of Anaheim, California. She traveled far and wide, and on her tiresome and dangerous mission she battled strangers, crazy drivers, neighborhood dogs, and wild coyotes. Unfortunately, her search was […]