a 16 year old girl with type 1 diabetes mellitus What happens when you have type 1 diabetes? If you have type 1 diabetes, your pancreas doesn’t make insulin or makes very little insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps blood sugar enter the cells in your body where it can be used for energy. … Read more

a day in the life of a diabetic teenager How does diabetes affect daily life? If blood glucose stays high for too long, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves over time, causing chronic problems and premature death. How long does a juvenile diabetic live? People who develop diabetes during childhood … Read more

a diabetic carry in a black bag for male How do you travel with insulin? Put your diabetes supplies in a carry-on bag (insulin could get too cold in your checked luggage). Think about bringing a smaller bag to have at your seat for insulin, glucose tablets, and snacks. Pack twice as much medicine as … Read more

a blood glucose level diabetes Is blood sugar 150 diabetes? For the average person, it is 70 to 105 mg/dl in a fasting state. (Diabetes is diagnosed when the fasting blood glucose level is at or above 126 mg/dl.) Is blood sugar of 135 high? A normal blood-sugar range after eating is between 135 and … Read more

a diabetic gastroparesis Is diabetic gastroparesis serious? People with diabetes are at increased risk for gastroparesis—a digestive disorder that can cause severe symptoms and affect quality of life. Diabetes is the most common known cause of gastroparesis, a digestive disorder that may lead to poor nutrition, problems managing blood glucose, and a reduced quality of … Read more

a child wtih type 1 diabetes in cuba How much is a bottle of insulin? Newer versions of insulin retail for between $175 and $300 a vial. Most patients with diabetes need two to three vials per month, and some can require more. So, without direct assistance from drug manufacturers, this amounts to a substantial … Read more

a diabetes & medical supply How do I get diabetes supplies? Where can I buy diabetes supplies? You can purchase blood glucose meters, test strips, lancets, and other diabetes supplies at your local pharmacy or at online pharmacies. But it’s important to shop for bargains, just like you would for any other purchase. Are diabetic … Read more

a 1 diabetic testing supplies Who owns diabetes management supplies? Cynthia L. Pazos formed Diabetes Management & Supplies in 1997 and sold it in December 2020. Under her leadership, Diabetes Management & Supplies ranked as one of the largest advanced insulin therapy distributors nationally. Does Part D cover diabetic supplies? Part D covers diabetes supplies … Read more

a 1 test for diabetes Why would a doctor order an A1C test? The A1C test is a test for diabetes to measure a person’s average blood glucose level over about 3 months. Doctors can use it to diagnose type 2 diabetes and to monitor people’s diabetes. In a blood glucose test, a person checks … Read more

a bruise on foot of diabetic person What does diabetic foot disease look like? Although rare, nerve damage from diabetes can lead to changes in the shape of your feet, such as Charcot’s foot. Charcot’s foot may start with redness, warmth, and swelling. Later, bones in your feet and toes can shift or break, which … Read more