How Many Carbs Per Day For Diabetic Patients is Good? How many carbs should a diabetic patient eat? Are you a diabetic patient looking to learn more about the best way to structure your dietary intake with blood sugar control in mind? You’ve come to the right place! We’re going to run through everything that […]
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How often should a diabetic check blood sugars? Diabetic patients who are not using insulin should check blood sugar once or twice a day. Patients who take 3 or more injections of insulin should check blood sugars at least 4 times a day. We are going to talk about when and how often to check […]
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Normal and diabetic blood sugar ranges Normal blood sugar levels for patients without diabetes vs normal blood sugars for patients with diabetes are totally different. “Normal” blood sugars for diabetic and non-diabetic patient will be totally different. The same thing applies to normal or target/goal A1c levels. Even within the diabetic population, A1c goals will […]
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What is Remote Patient Monitoring? Remote patient monitoring, in short, RPM is a method of healthcare application that uses the latest advances in information technology to collect patient data outside of the traditional doctor’s office. Remote patient monitoring (RPM) uses digital technologies to gather health data from patients in one location and electronically transmit that […]
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What number is low blood sugar (glucose)? Most endocrinologists/diabetes doctors believe that below 70 mg/dl blood sugar is an alert level. Yet, clinically important biochemical low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia) is blood sugar below 54mg/dl. American Diabetes Association (ADA) has defined hypoglycemia (low blood sugar/glucose) in patients with diabetes as all episodes of an abnormally […]
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What is a Gestational Diabetes Diet and How to Prevent Pregnancy Complications? A gestational diabetes diet is something you should know if doctors diagnosed you with gestational diabetes. It is a type of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy. Just like type I and type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how your body uses glucose also known […]
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Symptoms and Signs of Diabetes Signs and symptoms of diabetes can include but not limited to: Excessive thirst and urination Weight loss Hunger and fatigue Blurry vision Numbness or tingling on the feet Dry mouth and itchy skin Slow healing cuts or wounds Frequent infections Erectile dysfunction Chest pain Many patients come […]
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How much does Dexcom G6 cost? One Box of Dexcom G6 sensors cost/price: $349. It comes in 3 sensors. Each sensor lasts 10 days. Two Dexcom G6 transmitters: $475 per bundle cost/price. 1 transmitter last 90 days. Touchscreen Dexcom G6 receiver cost/price: $365. This is permanent equipment. Although you will not need a receiver if […]
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Cost Of Dexcom G6 3 sensors of Dexcom G6 cost around $330-350. Three sensors are typically one month’s supply. You need to change the sensor every ten days. Sams Club price is $288.10 for members. You will also need a transmitter. You need to change the transmitter every three months. The price of the transmitter […]
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Type 2 vs Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a result of the destruction of beta cells versus type 2 diabetes is a combination of insulin resistance and destruction of beta cells. Type 1 diabetes: Patients are positive for autoimmune markers such as certain antibodies vs Type 2 diabetes: There are no associated autoimmune […]