Why We Should Treat Pre-Diabetes

Why We Should Treat Pre-Diabetes Pre-diabetes represents a stage of diabetes progression where people already begin to show cardiovascular damage to heart, kidneys, and other neuro-vascular systems. According to data from 2005-2008, 35% of U.S. adults aged 20 years or older have pre-diabetes which is about 79 million Americans. Pre-diabetes represents an elevation of plasma glucose above...

Back to School: Getting Type 1 Kids Ready for the Fall

Back to School: Getting Type 1 Kids Ready for the Fall Despite the fact that we are in the middle of summer in the United States, parents of school age children and teens should still be preparing for the school year now. Whether the child is newly diagnosed or are seasoned diabetes experts on their child’s care, it’s important for families to complete the proper health-related paperwork to ensure...

Mental illness 101

Mental illness 101 We’ve all got it. Some deny it; others broadcast it. Some inflict self shame when acknowledging it; others limit themselves because of it.Yet those who embrace it can then get to a place where healthy coping and effective treatment may occur. What am I referring to? The answer, which may surprise some, is mental illness. Mental illness is often...

Prescription Assistance Programs for Diabetes Medications

Prescription Assistance Programs for Diabetes Medications It has become more common for patients to ask questions regarding the cost of the medications they are prescribed. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes medications represent over one quarter (28%) of all health expenditures attributed to diabetes (1).  Several studies from around the globe estimate the average person with diabetes is...

Diabetes Management for BlackBerry Users

Diabetes Management for BlackBerry Users Welcome to All Things Tech on DiabetesCare.net!  This new column is devoted to providing information on diabetes management using the many technological advancements in smartphone apps, glucose meters, insulin pumps, continuous glucose meters (CGM), fitness trackers, and more. According to the International Diabetes Federation,  the top ten countries for...