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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by everything you read in a magazine, see on social media or hear on TV about weight loss? I decided to do some research on…

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With how fast-paced life has become in the 20th century, it’s no wonder people spend the majority of their life in a car! To and from work, school, appointments, and…

It seems like nowadays, there’s a new gadget on the market every day! You see them on television commercials, social media ads, even listening to the radio. Technological advancements have…

Face Shields are not necessarily “better” than face masks and vice versa. They can’t be substituted because technically, they’re not designed to serve the same purpose. Simply put, there isn’t…

General practices can be implemented into your daily routine to prepare your kids and family for a safe return to school. Many states have made it mandatory for everyone to wear a mask and social distance including those starting at elementary.

At the start of 2020, the CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommended for the general public to wear face masks and cloth coverings and today they are…

Right now, our world is upside down, and health is at the top if not the first of our priorities. So, why not eat healthily?  When it comes to food,…

If you wear a Continuous Glucose Monitor, it’s best to consider buying a CGM adhesive patch. There are several reasons for this. CGM devices are extremely convenient, but sometimes they…

Disinfect, disinfecting, disinfection. Exactly how many times have we heard that? As we know full well in the time of COVID-19, a proper disinfection plan should be in place. The…

In our previous blog, we explained Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) according to how it works and its benefits. Now we’re discussing the differences between Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Blood Glucose…

What is CGM? CGM stands for Continuous Glucose Monitoring. A CGM is a device that measures blood glucose levels at regular intervals around the clock.  As the name implies, it…

The holidays are just around the corner and soon you’ll be sitting at the dinner table indulging in some delicious meals. We searched the web for some of the most…

Travel season is quickly approaching and there’s a few things you should consider before packing your luggage. Here’s everything you need to know about air travel with syringes, pens, or…

Thanksgiving is a great time of year to gather your family together and remember the year gone by. Traditionally, that remembrance happens around a dinner table full of food. And…

Cold and Flu season is in high swing and no one likes to be sick. But dealing with a cold and trying to manage your diabetes adds an extra level of worry.

When you think of Halloween, you think costumes, pumpkin carving, and candy. But the latter can be a limiting factor for those living with diabetes. Just because you live with diabetes doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this holiday in your own way.

What are Ketones? Ketones are chemicals produced in your liver when you don’t have enough insulin in your body to convert glucose into energy. Your liver turns fat into ketones…