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So you are living with diabetes, and now you have a wound on your foot. One recent study found that “foot ulcers affect one in ten people living with diabetes…

 At one time, compression socks were thought of as nothing more than special clothes people living with diabetes and senior citizens wore during the day. That misconception is slowly fading though…

Maintaining proper skin care is essential for not only graceful aging, but staying healthy. Our skin is the largest organ in the human body. It serves as the protective barrier…

Whenever dealing with chemicals, germs, messes, and bodily fluids it is important to provide a protective barrier. The most common form of skin protection is the exam glove. While it…

As the temperatures rise and we spend more time doing fun summer activities, the risk of dehydration also increases. While we have all heard to drink eight glasses of water…

You may have heard that testing your ketone levels is important, especially if you are living with diabetes. However, the meaning of this can be confusing and many don’t even…

  Everyday, we are surrounded with different health plans and diets claiming that they are the best way to lose weight or increase overall health. However, many of these plans are…

When searching for the right mobility aid, the choice is made difficult by the wide variety of products on the market. With so many different options, it can be hard…

Choosing the right wheelchair can be daunting. With so many variations and models on the market, it can be hard to decide what is best for your needs. When buying…

If you or a loved one is currently taking, or considering taking, a blood-thinning medication like Coumadin, it is important to understand the importance of INR testing. While on an…

I have Type-1 Diabetes – and have had it since 1986. I consider myself fortunate as I have been able to maintain good glycemic control over the years. Now, 30…

For many first-time mothers, picking the perfect breast pump can be difficult. With so many variations, it is important to know what differentiates each breast pump so you choose the…

Whether it be an injury or age, decreased mobility is a huge concern in our everyday lives. However, there are a wide-range of products on the market to help us…

In America, a quarter to a third of the population suffers from incontinence. However, we know incontinence is not a one size fit all issue. For some people, it is…