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In early April 2014, an article appeared in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics that caught our eye. It shined a spotlight on a recent ketoacidosis study and diabetes testing supplies. We found it interesting for several reasons, the subject matter being one of them. The ketoacidosis study focused on youth that were diagnosed with diabetes and how important early detection can be in regards to overall health outcomes. What the study’s team found was that many people are not familiar with the condition or the diabetes testing supplies that may be used to help detect it before the person’s health deteriorates. For those that find themselves unfamiliar with the diabetes-related health condition, it’s important to become more informed. That’s because diabetic ketoacidosis may quickly impact type 1 and type 2 diabetics of all ages with deadly consequences. Just in case you are wondering, it tends to occur in several situations, one of which involves an insulin imbalance.…
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For a person living with diabetes, having a blood glucose meter is essential to manage ones condition. Blood glucose levels can be affected by a number of factors, including exercise, food, medications, and stress. The meter works by inserting a test strip in the device. One then pricks a finger to draw a drop of blood which is placed on the test strip. The meter then displays the blood glucose level on a screen. The Mayo Clinic notes that there are a number of models for meters are available for a wide range of prices. One should consider the following factors when choosing one. First one should make sure ones insurance covers the particular blood glucose meter one desires. Some companies limit their coverage only to specific models. Cost is also a factor, which means not only that of the meter but the test strips as well. It does no good to get a cheaper model if the test strips…
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Have you ever given much thought to your saliva? If the answer is “Eww no”, you may want to change your way of thinking after reading this blog post. Believe it or not, our spit can tell physicians many things about our health. Here’s a closer look at what that could lead to in terms of diabetes testing supplies: The last week of January 2014, researchers working at Qatar's Weill Cornell Medical College published the results of their latest study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology. The study was designed, in part, to come up with a way to add saliva swabs to the traditional list of diabetes testing supplies. The good news is the researchers were successful in their endeavors. The way that the test works is simple. The saliva swab gets placed into the person’s mouth first. Afterward, it is removed and tested for the presence of a known biomarker called 1,5-AG. The biomarker has been previously used…
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