National diabetes organizations report that the cost of insulin tripled between 2002 and 2013. If that wasn’t bad enough, two of the leading insulin manufacturers increased the list price on their products by about 8% in the last year. We know the high cost of insulin is a problem for many people. Organizations like the Juvenile Diabetes Research […]
Does your spouse, parent, caregiver complain about finding blood test strips all over the house, car, bottom of purse? If so, then we can relate. It has definitely gotten better since Rhodes went on a continuous glucose monitor, and now only has a check/calibrate a couple times a day. But before his CGM, we were […]
Glucagon has saved Rhodes’ life three times. Three times, in 34 years, his blood sugar has fallen so low, that glucagon was needed to bring him out of “diabetic shock.” One of those three times, I should have been the one to deliver the life-saving dose of Glucagon, but I wasn’t. Because I broke the needle. […]
Ever wonder where an insulin pump or CGM connects to the body? In this new Diabetes Minute, Rhodes shares where he inserts his devices and how he and his doctor chose those locations.
Rhodes cut down on his finger sticks by more than half when he started using a continuous glucose monitor. The CGM is some of the new technology that is changing the way diabetics live. In this video, Rhodes shares how his CGM has made a big difference in his management. Organizations like JDRF have made […]
Rhodes, is that an old-school pager on your belt? No, its an insulin pump. He has used an insulin pump for over 10 years. In this week’s Diabetes Minute, Rhodes talks about how he wears his pump.
When is the last time you made sure you have diabetic supplies, like glucose tablets for low blood sugar, in every purse, backpack, car, office, house, etc. where you may need them in a hurry? Don’t get caught unprepared.
As great as our pumps and meters are at helping us manage diabetes, Rhodes was recently reminded that this technology doesn’t always work perfectly. Now he is better prepared with a back up plan if his diabetes technology fails.
Glucose tablets are chalky, round servings of fast-acting glucose. Unlike sugar in foods, they do not have to be broken down by your body to be absorbed and to bring blood sugar up. Glucose tablets are now available in almost every grocery store and drug store. Convenient and quick, glucose tablets should be every diabetic’s […]
The lancet is the “pricker” used to draw blood for the glucose meter that tests blood sugar. They all essentially work the same, but most have a few key features. Rhodes talks about adjusting the depth of the lancet needle, and changing the lancet.
Our posts and videos share practical management tips and that have proven helpful to our Founders in their day-to-day lives, not medical advice.
Always consult with your doctor or healthcare team first about any changes or concerns with your diabetes management.
