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By Joseph Brownstein An inconsistent sleep schedule or a general lack of sleep may increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston monitored 21 otherwise healthy people, all of whom lived in a lab during the experiment. For three weeks, participants were [...]

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March 17th; we will also be exhibiting at the American Diabetes Association LA Expo. This event is from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, and it is geared towards patients with diabetes, with over 1,000 attendees expected at the event. This is a huge event that we attend every year, and this year four of our sales reps [...]

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The causes of diabetes are not completely clear.  There is still a mystery in it.  Some wonder is diabetes inherited?  If diabetes is known to run in the family for many years than heredity plays a major role in the development of diabetes.  People who belong to family background having history of diabetes are 25% [...]

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How do you know if you have type 2 diabetes? Because often symptoms are not noticeable the diagnosis is usually made at an annual physical or check up. Your doctor may order a Fasting Blood Sugar Test (FBS) or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) to help determine if you have diabetes or not. A [...]

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What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis? It is a complication of diabetes that occurs when the body cannot use sugar (glucose) as a fuel source because the body has no insulin or not enough insulin, and fat is used instead. Byproducts of fat breakdown called Ketones, build up in the body. Some symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis are: [...]

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Insulin pumps replace the need for periodic injections by delivering rapid acting insulin continuously throughout the day using a catheter. Insulin pumps offer many advantages that can simplify diabetes management. There are some downsides, but most users seem to be happy with the benefits and think it’s worth it. When switching to a pump it [...]

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It may take several months to get adjusted to the insulin pump; during these first few months it is a good idea to adopt some good habits. Here are a few tips to help you: Take your insulin at a specific time such as ten minutes before you eat, so that you don’t forget boluses. [...]

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It is very important to keep your blood sugar under control, because when to much sugar stays in your blood for a long time, it can damage blood vessels and nerves.  Getting to know what you need and how to get it is key to controlling your diabetes.  Whenever you have a question about a [...]

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Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body does not make enough insulin or doesn’t use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone in your body that helps you use energy from sugar, starches and other foods. The result is that your body doesn’t get the energy it needs which can cause damage to your [...]

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