About Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes And Its Health ComplicationsType 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas produces insulin, but the body is not able to use it properly. The overwhelming majority of diabetic people are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes instead of Type...
[Read the rest of this entry...] The Cause And Complications Of Type 1 DiabetesType 1 diabetes occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin. It is also known as juvenile diabetes since children and adolescents are usually diagnosed with this condition. When the body is not able...
[Read the rest of this entry...]Managing Diabetes
Diabetes and Food LabelsUsing the food label to help with food choices Under regulations from the Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food Safety and Inspection Service ...
[Read the rest of this entry...] Dietary SupplementsDietary Supplements Congress defined the term “dietary supplement” in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. A dietary supplement is a product taken by mouth that...
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Bayer's Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System
- No coding required
- 5 second test time
- Pre/post meal test marking for better glucose control
- 0.6 blood sample size, alternative site testing, palm or forearm
- 480 test result memory with 14 day average
Product Description
Bayer HealthCare LLC does not warrant use of the Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Meter with any strip other than Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Strips. For complete warranty information, refer to User Guide. For in vitro diagnostic use. Store meter at room temperature 50 -86° Fahrenheit. This kit contains the following Ascensia Contour items: *Blood Glucose Meter*Quick Reference Guide*User Guide*Ascensia Microlet Adjustable Lancing Device with 5 lancets*Ascensia Cli… More >>
Bayer’s Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System
- At-home test results in 5 minutes.
- It needs a small blood sample.
- It gives the lab accurate.
- Provides 2 to 3 month blood sugar assessment.
Product Description
New
At-home results in 5 minutes
2-3 month indication of average blood glucose
Small blood sample
Lab accurate
What does your A1C number mean?*
A1C measures your average blood glucose level over the past 2-3 months.
For most people with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that your A1C should be under 7%.
A 1% point reduction in A1C lowers the risk of serious complications by 40%.**
Remember that your A1C is … More >>
Bayer Self Check At-Home A1C System, A1CNOW 1 ea
- ISBN13: 9781569244364
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Dozens of books offer advice on managing diabetes, but few focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing those who use insulin. Now Gary Scheiner, a certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user himself since 1985, gives you the tools to “think like a pancreas”–that is, to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body’s ever-changing needs. Free of medical mumbo jumbo, comprehensive, and packed with useful information not … More >>
Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin
- ISBN13: 9780764584503
- Condition: USED – VERY GOOD
- Notes:
Product Description
These recipes transform the typical diabetic diet from bland and blah to “Mmmmmm!” and “Ahhhhh!” Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, 2nd Edition is extensively updated with more than 100 new recipes from great restaurants and great chefs. You’ll discover taste-tempting dishes like Blueberry Almond Pancakes, BBQ Chicken Potato Hash, Beer Braised Pork, Sweet Potato Biscuits, and Chocolate Almond Biscotti. There’s loads of new information about diabetes and the … More >>
Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies
