Category Archives: Insurance

A Patient’s Guide to Finding a Good Fit with a New Primary Care Doctor

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Managing diabetes can be overwhelming and it can only feel worse if you have to look for a new physician. You might feel anxious about finding a new doctor whether you were just diagnosed with diabetes or your primary care physician decides to retire. There’s a lot to consider, but this guide can help you […]

7 Tips on How to Speak Up at Your Next Doctor Appointment

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Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for people to be upfront, especially when it comes to their health. So if that’s you, and you’ve been feeling like you should speak up more, here’s how to build up that confidence for your next appointment. 1. Make sure you arrive on the dot Being on time for your appointment […]

JANUARY 2018 NEWSFEED

EMT Crews Often Unprepared for Diabetic Crises New research suggests that when it comes to severe low blood sugar episodes in people with diabetes, first responders might not be able to administer a potentially lifesaving medication called glucagon. Glucagon is an injectable medication that prompts the liver to release stored glucose. This quickly raises blood […]

GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS MADE IN THE USA

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In the heat of the presidential race candidates from both parties are battling over several issues. One issue that is particularly interconnected with economy and job creation is product offshoring. Product offshoring happens when a company decides to outsource their manufacturing or operational processes with the goal of lowering the cost of their products. Almost all […]

CAN I BUY GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS OVER THE COUNTER?

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Yes, you can purchase as many blood glucose test strips as you want over the counter at your local pharmacy or online. You may find that local pharmacies keep their test strips behind the counter. That’s is not because a prescription is required for test strips but rather to keep the test strips from people stealing them because they are so […]