Category Archives: Lifestyle

Looking and Feeling Your Best Go Hand in Hand

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Looking great and feeling great are two different things. You might look your absolute best by changing your hair and makeup, but how you feel might not be the same. As WforWoman notes, it’s time to start thinking of how looking our best and feeling our best is linked and what we can take away […]

GlucoChews Have Arrived: 2 Tasty Flavors Orange and Raspberry

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GlucoChews Are Here! We are excited to announce our newest addition: GlucoChews Fast Acting Glucose Tablets! These tasty tablets are available in orange or raspberry flavors and are perfect for those moments when you just need a boost of energy. GlucoChews Fast Acting Glucose Tablets are packaged in reusable tubes that contain 10 tablets each […]

Vacuum Therapy: A Proven Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction Caused by Diabetes

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Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Diabetes Numerous men suffer from the impact that diabetes has on their ability to get and maintain an erection. This review from 2017 indicates that men with diabetes are three and a half times more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction.¹ Interestingly, conversations about sexual health and its relationship to diabetes […]

Libre 2 Reader or Phone App

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Proper glucose monitoring is crucial to preventing long-term complications. That’s why many people are switching to a CGM device, like the Libre 2, to stay abreast of their blood glucose level changes and to make informed decisions about their health. But what if you could also use your phone to continuously track and monitor your […]

How To Extend Your Injection Sites with Just A FLEX

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While our bodies can move in many ways, our range of motion only goes so far, and some positions are impossible to achieve. For those with diabetes, this becomes an issue when injecting insulin. With insulin pens, there are only so many places that can be reached while still holding the pen in a way […]

5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Determine If Libre 2 CGM Is Right for You

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Making the switch to the Libre 2 CGM system can be a big change, and it’s important to make sure you have all the information you need before making any decisions. In my last article, we talked about the pros and cons of Libre 2, but you may still be on fence, and that’s totally […]

How to Remove Calluses and Thick Toenails to Avoid Diabetic Toe & Foot Issues

Remove Calluses and Thick Toenails to Avoid Diabetic Toe & Foot Issues

For a person with diabetes, calluses and thick toenails are more than uncomfortable and unsightly. They represent a serious risk of injury in the form of diabetic foot ulcers. The skin on our feet serves as a line of defense against injury and infection. It is naturally toughened for that reason. However, when a person […]

Prep Your Skin for Glucose Testing on-the-go with PandaPod Wipes

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Do you avoid certain activities or events because of the hassle of checking your glucose levels? An emergency can happen extremely quickly if your blood sugar levels are out of the normal range. For some people, it can seem daunting to leave the house with a pack full of diabetic supplies. However, a new tissue […]

Freestyle Libre 2 CGM Pros and Cons

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If you’re living with diabetes, you know that managing your blood sugar levels is key to staying healthy. There are a lot of different tools and products out there that can help, and one of the newer options is the Freestyle Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems. This system has both pros and cons. […]

Diabetes & Toe Problems: 3 Products to Help Keep Them Healthy

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Having healthy feet is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Healthy feet require healthy toes. The benefits of proper toe care are explicit in diabetes management. In this blog we are going to discuss 3 products that can help you relieve the pain, pinching and pressure in your toes often associated with diabetes. How […]