A new study found that using an insulin pen may result in fewer trips to the emergency department and to the doctor’s office, resulting in substantial savings to diabetics and their insurers.
How does $17,000 in savings grab you? Uh huh, I said 17 thousand. Switching from insulin to an insulin pen could save you just that amount. The insulin pen is more accurate in that it gives a specific measured amount, meaning less chance of a mistake. We all know that mistakes with insulin often lead to doctor and hospital visits, so this would put you …read more

Remember your preschool days when you were taught the ABC’s? Did you know that even as adults these three letters are important to your health?
While the management of blood sugar has always been and remains a cornerstone of diabetes care, diabetes requires a comprehensive program that includes management of blood glucose, management of blood pressure and management of cholesterol. We call these key components of care the ABC’s of diabetes: A standing for A1C, B is for blood pressure, and C is for cholesterol.
Diabetics are at an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Almost 66% of diabetic …read more