Category Archives: Diabetes Treatment

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 […]