Category Archives: Diabetes Treatment

ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PANCREAS TRANSPLANTATION

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Daily injections of insulin is a daunting task for many individuals with type 1 diabetes. Most people with type 1 diabetes would like to undergo a pancreas transplant if given the opportunity. This surgical procedure involves placing a healthy pancreas from a deceased donor into a person with a malfunctioning pancreas. It is important to note […]

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY FOR TYPE II DIABETES

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Type II diabetes and obesity are often tied together making the control of diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol very difficult. In the past decade, some experts have recommended weight loss surgery procedures for obese patients who have a difficult time exercising or committing to life changes. Studies now show that weight loss surgery may […]

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MAY LEAD TO TYPE II DIABETES

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Historically diabetes has been faulted for causing high blood pressure. Now the opposite may be true as a new study shows “people with elevated blood pressure are almost 60% more likely to develop Type II diabetes,” says The Guardian. Study Provides strongest link between elevated blood pressure and diabetes In a new study scientists at Oxford […]

EASYTOUCH INSULIN SYRINGES NOW AVAILABLE AT DIABETIC OUTLET

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We are excited to announce that EasyTouch insulin syringes are now available at Diabetic Outlet Store. We carry a full line of EasyTouch insulin syringes at a variety of sizes and lengths. The addition of EasyTouch syringes provides us with the opportunity to provide our customers with a wider inventory of diabetic supplies. Easy Touch […]

HEAVY USE OF MARIJUANA MAY INCREASE RISK OF PRE-DIABETES

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Medical cannabis or marijuana refers to the use of cannabis or cannabinoids as medical therapy to treat disease or alleviate symptoms. The therapeutic uses of cannabinoids and its impacts on diabetes have been investigated following observed increases in appetite and body weight in a number of studies. The role of cannabis in appetite regulation has […]

THE SWEET SCENT OF GLUCOSE

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Cats often appear indifferent toward their owners. It’s almost as though they have their own agenda. The truth is, it’s not just an act of ignoring their human companions — they actually don’t care. One of our team members here at Diabetic Outlet, whom I am very suspicious of, believes “dogs are created to remind […]

GLUCOSE MONITORING ADVANCES – ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO PRICKING FINGERS

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Blood glucose measurements using finger pricks has always been the Gold standard. This method has been thoroughly analyzed and found to be reproducible, reliable, and generates dependable results. However, this method of analyzing blood sugar is now facing resistance because of the development of newer non-invasive methods. Pricking the finger each time to obtain blood […]