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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 […]

UNISTRIP1 GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS NEW VS. OLD PACKAGING

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Attention Unistrip users. Taz is here. I wanted to pop in really quickly and share some exciting news. As you know UniStrip1 is a generic alternative to the OneTouch Ultra test strips. I am personally a big fan of this test strip because it’s affordable and delivers accurate results with the highly reliable OneTouch Ultra meters. What’s […]

TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF DIABETIC FINGER LANCING & INJECTION PUNCTURES

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I see it. You have several lancet and needle boxes stacked on the counter, maybe several more squirreled away in the closet, and a couple more on your diabetic supply re-order list. As you scrutinize the stack of fingersticks thinking about today’s testing and injecting, if you’re like me, there is only one thing you’re thinking about. Finger lancing hurst. […]

ORGANIZING MY DIABETES SUPPLIES TOPS MY NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS

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We are all guilty of setting new year’s resolutions and gradually neglecting them. You know… try hard to keep your goals (whatever they may be) for a few weeks, then slowly all ambition dwindles until you’re back at square one. Have you ever wondered why? I have, and what I deduced is that I am […]

A SHORT NAP A DAY MAY KEEP TYPE 2 DIABETES AWAY

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Are you a habitual nap-taker? Do you take long naps every day? A new report shows people who nap more than an hour each day are 45% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes! I will be honest with you. Being nocturnal, I stay up late to keep an eye on my surroundings. To make up for that, I take […]

FOODUCATE APP: ANALYZE FOOD LABELS

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I use my cell phone to keep track of my credit cards, maintain my calendar, surf the the web and social media, save all my contact information, send and receive text messages and more, but I am not really an APP person. A friend of mine recently introduced me to an app called Fooducate. I find fooducate useful in […]

CAN DIABETES CAUSE CATARACTS?

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Hi there, I am Taz, and today I want to talk to you about vision and, in particular, cataracts. As you may know I am a hunter. My hunting instinct requires a sharp vision. While my fellow human beings are able to see more vibrant colors during the day, I am able to see better […]

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 […]