Diabetic glucose monitor with corresponding diabetic test strips

Why Are Diabetic Supplies So Expensive?

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Managing diabetes requires frequent testing of blood glucose levels and the use of insulin injections or pumps. As a result, diabetic testing supplies, such as glucose meters, test strips, lancets, and insulin pumps, have become a significant expense for those living with the…

Does Insurance Cover Blood Glucose Test Strips?

Health Care for diabetics is changing fast. Lots of people prefer blood glucose test strips even as monitoring changes to CGMs. The “tried and true” glucose test strips depend on a drop of blood that the person gets by using a diabetic lancet and pricking their finger.  They then insert the glucose test strip into…

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Enjoying Halloween With Diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. It starts right after Halloween. You might be worried of not being able to enjoy Halloween because of diabetes. Halloween equals sweets, right? Wrong. You don’t have to completely restrict yourself from eating candies. You can still enjoy treats without spiking your blood sugar. Portion control is key. There are…