Diabetes is fast becoming a worldwide health problem affecting greater than ten percent of the world’s population, with an additional ten percent on track to develop it. As more people become affected by diabetes, more products are being developed to help them with the condition’s side effects, including compression socks often referred to as “diabetic […]
5 Substitutes for Old Bay Seasoning
True lovers of Old Bay seasoning will let you know about their obsession; the savory and spicy proprietary blend has a loyal following across the country, and while the blend itself is a secret, it’s still possible to recreate a version of it at home that strikes the same chords. Old Bay seasoning is a […]
Diabetes Treatment Options: No Right or Wrong Method
Throughout the past 6 years that my son and now my daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, I have learned a lot. There is no right or wrong when it comes to treatment methods with diabetes. Yes, we’ve found things that don’t necessarily work for us, but that doesn’t mean they won’t work […]
Will there be an Artificial Pancreas on the Market by 2017?
We received a question from Susan, who has Type 1 diabetes, asking about the likelihood that an Artificial Pancreas will be on the market by 2017. In response to Susan, we checked in to the current news and research going on to see where we are in relation to getting this show on the road. We’ve […]
Antioxidants & Diabetes: What You Need To Know
A question we get asked all the time, are antioxidants good for diabetics? Can it help in diabetes management? Is it possible that antioxidants may help reduce the risk of diabetes? Let’s answer this frequently asked question. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical process that results in the […]