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When it comes to controlling diabetes over the holidays, there is one product that diabetics may find extremely valuable. It’s called the OneTouch® Ultra2 Meter. Here’s a brief rundown of what it does and why it’s the ideal companion for those that want to celebrate the holidays without worry: The OneTouch® Ultra2 Meter is part of a broader system. The larger system is designed to help diabetics understand their bodies’ reaction to foods thereby allowing better control of one’s health. It comes with a glucose meter, carrying case, lancing device, an informative booklet and an educational DVD. A sterile lancet is also included. Extra test strips, control solutions and clear caps are not included and may be purchased separately. The glucose meter’s features are what make it perfect for use during the holiday season. To begin with, it allows users to test, flag meals and enter personal comments before and after eating. That type of information can be helpful when…
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Blood glucose monitors are finally getting the the technological advancement that they have been waiting for. With an estimated 26 million diabetics in just the United States alone (and perhaps over a hundred million worldwide), monitoring glucose levels through a modern tech-convenience, instead of tracking data through handwritten booklets or uploading manually to a computer, has needed to take a turn to the positive for a long time. Which is why recent news that the FDA has approved the use of a Bluetooth-enabled blood glucose monitor through iHealth Lab is just what the doctor ordered. The device will sync to the patients Android or iOS device through a cloud-enabled system and will give them the ability to track measurements and send the data to their doctor or healthcare provider as needed. "It's really hard to make products that are serious in nature yet approachable, with an intimate attachment," says Adam Lin, president of iHealth Lab. Going on to say that…
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In late October 2013, news stories about the assumed connection between naps and a person’s diabetes risk started to surface again. You may have even read one of reports on Fox News. Because of the resurgence in interest, we wanted to weigh in on the topic as well. Although scientists continue to debate why, it is no secret that our bodies need sleep. Some claim that it gives our bodies time to rejuvenate, grow and heal. Others associate it with evolutionary issues. Regardless of one’s theory choice, the activity’s impact on our overall health is clear. Too much and too little sleep can lead to a variety of health consequences, including the development of diabetes. One of the reasons behind sleep duration’s connection with diabetes has to do with metabolism and hormones like leptin. Leptin plays a role in everything from maintaining our bodies’ insulin levels to achieving sympathovagal balance. In addition, the hormone’s effectiveness can be altered by our…
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