I have always had the luxury of health insurance and I'm eternally grateful for that, but many times when I read comments left on blogs, my heart aches for those people who suffer the burden of paying for their diabetes supplies out of pocket! I will admit the feeling of being covered is worth every penny.
David's recent blog focused on a new meter and many of the comments that were left asked how to pay for test strips. Blood sugar testing is the most important factor in taking action...
Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. FOUND at the Tenderich household on a typical day (this was last... Read more »
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Diabetics should be aware that counterfeit blood-sugar test strips were distributed nationwide, U.S. health officials warn. The strips, sold for use... Read more »
MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeScan, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall in the United States of eight lots of OneTouch® SureStep®... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
of ComplicationsHigh Blood Pressure and Heart DiseaseAll patients with diabetes and high blood pressure should adopt lifestyle changes. These include... Read more »
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