Glucose, a form of sugar, the body is the main source of fuel. Glucose to insulin cells to be used as energy. Insulin is produced by a large gland behind the stomach – pancreas. In diabetes, the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or cells in muscle, liver and fat do not use insulin [...]

Precision Xtra Advanced Diabetes Management System 1 ea. Two easy steps to end-fill blood glucose testing: 1. Insert test strip. Monitor turns on automatically. 2. Apply small blood sample – to the end or top edge of the test strip. Store at temperatures between 39° and 86°F (4° and 30°C). New! Tests for Both Blood [...]

The HbA1c value is a long-term blood sugar, with the average blood sugar level of the last six to ten weeks to be determined. This is about the proportion of red blood pigment (hemoglobin), which is linked to glucose. The HbA1c value is expressed as a percentage. Glycated hemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin  used [...]

In acknowledgement of this year’s World Diabetes Day, which calls on all those responsible for diabetes care to understand diabetes and take control, Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) highlights the growing body of clinical evidence for Personal Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in improving glucose control for diabetes patients. Recent studies continue to suggest that the more [...]

Ways to Manage your Diet for Diabetes 1. Cut back on snacks and then change the type of snacks you eat. This is one of the hardest things to do for some people, but establishing a great routine is essential to great . The types of snacks to be eating are unsalted nuts, dried unsweetened [...]