It is perfectly fine to sell the extra blood glucose test strips that you haven’t used. Many people do this, which has created a unique market both online and offline. These small strips are made of plastic and chemicals and are used once to check blood sugar levels. Many diabetes patients need to use multiple…
Medicare is a health insurance program run by the government for people over 65, under 65 with disabilities, and with End-Stage Renal Disease. It helps pay for doctor visits, and supplies like blood sugar test strips. Medicare also gives prescription drug coverage. Medicare covers various services and supplies under different parts. However, not everything is…
Water is a great drink for people with diabetes as it contains no carbs or calories. According to studies, drinking enough water helps manage blood sugar levels. People with diabetes need more fluids when their blood sugar is high. The kidneys may try to get rid of extra sugar through urine. Drinking water won’t increase…
The International Diabetes Federation states that almost 10.5% of the adult population (20-79 years) is suffering from diabetes, with half of the people unaware of the disease. By 2045, one in every eight, almost 738 million, will be living with this fatal disease- an astounding increase of 46%.
Physical inactivity and obesity are the major causes of a high number of diabetic patients. Type II diabetes is more fatal than Type I, affecting 90% of its victims.
Common symptoms of Type II diabetes include frequent urination, fatigue and tiredness, sudden weight loss, and blurred vision. This type is more likely to go unnoticed as the symptoms develop slowly and gradually.
