Traveling with diabetes involves extra preparation and planning. With proper care, however, you should be able to go anywhere in the world. Here are some guidelines to follow when you’re traveling: Always carry your diabetes supplies with you. When going through security, don’t worry about X-ray effects on your your meter or your insulin. If […]

What Is diabetes? Approximately 16 million Americans have diabetes. Half of them are not aware they have diabetes. With the proper treatment and lifestyle changes, many of the possible complications (such as blindness, amputations, heart disease, kidney failure, and premature death) can be prevented or delayed. Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism–the way our bodies […]