Thursday, May 31, 2012

Christopher's Posts

The Reasons Behind Missed Injections

The Reasons Behind Missed InjectionsA new study suggests that more than 50% of all diabetics who must use insulin injections to manage their disease miss injections on a regular basis. Why would someone intentionally bypass the use of medication that can help them in their personal health care?

Diabetes and Black History Month

Diabetes and Black History MonthFebruary is Black History month and one Congressional leader is urging African Americans to get their eyes checked - especially if they also have diabetes.

Diabetes, Depression and Retinopathy

Diabetes, Depression and RetinopathyDiabetes + depression = additional disease. That seems to be the multiplication of common denominators in the arena of diabetic care. Why is this so and what can you do about it?

Take a Deep Breath and Test Your Glucose Levels

Take a Deep Breath and Test Your Glucose LevelsThe same product that is used as an amplifier in a cell phone may make it possible to give up finger prick glucose tests - at least if those researching the new breath-based device have anything to say about it.

Seeking Quality Insulin Delivery For Type 1 Diabetics

Seeking Quality Insulin Delivery For Type 1 DiabeticsAs research continues into the possibility of an artificial pancreas there is new evidence to suggest that the current method of insulin delivery for Type 1 diabetics may have some flaws.