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Living with diabetes can present multiple challenges with everything from medications to meal planning. A large part of your success as a diabetic will also depend upon how you handle the challenge of managing your diabetes testing supplies. A few simple tips on using these supplies in addition to following the manufacturer's directions can help to ensure that you meet these challenges. Your supplies are really the backbone of your diabetic management plan. Therefore, a certain amount of planning and organization is vital, particularly in regards to ordering your supplies on time. Utilize whatever organizational method you're comfortable with. Write it down on a calendar, use the reminder function on your cell phone, and if you need more in-depth help, joining a diabetic support group may be able to provide you with the organizational assistance you need. By putting some thought and effort into planning the ordering of your supplies, you can rest with piece of mind that you'll always…
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Healthy eating has never been easier, thanks to the food nutrition label. Most foods in the grocery store have a nutrition label and an ingredient list. Claims like “low cholesterol” and “fat free” can be used only on a label if a food meets legal standards set by the government. Reading the nutrition label can help you choose foods that make up a healthful diet. Eating a healthful diet can help reduce your risk factors for certain diseases. For example, too much saturated fat and cholesterol can possibly raise blood cholesterol (a risk factor for heart disease). Too much sodium may be linked to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke. Being healthy daily is up to you. In addition to eating a balanced, nutritious diet daily also stay active, do not smoke and watch your weight. Here is a chart which provides some key words and health claims on product labels,…
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Research has shown that the key to reducing or avoiding diabetic complications is keeping the blood sugar tightly controlled; glucose meters are the main tool used to accomplish this. Currently there are about 75 different meters available in the United States with prices ranging from less than $10 to about $75. But take note: the price of the glucose meter does not necessarily reflect its quality or accuracy. All glucose meters operate using the same basic steps: Insert one end of a glucose test strip into the monitor. Using a lancet and lancing device included with the meter draw a small drop of blood. Touch the blood to other end of the test strip. In about 5 seconds, the test result will be displayed on the meter screen. Before you decide on a glucose meter, you should check with your insurance company to find out what types of testing strips are covered by your policy. Each meter uses its own…
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