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Low blood sugar also known as hypoglycemia is a common reoccurring issue with diabetics that must receive immediate attention.  Low blood sugar can be confirmed using a blood test and is treated by consuming rapid acting sugars. In this article we look at causes, symptoms, treatments, and tricks to survive low blood sugar. The onset […]

Carb counting is the most difficult but critically important skill diabetics must master to obtain tight blood sugar control. This fun flashcards will help refresh your carb counting skills.

Carb counting is the most difficult but critically important skill diabetics must master to obtain tight blood sugar control. This fun flashcards will help refresh your carb counting skills.

Carb counting is the most difficult but critically important skill diabetics must master to obtain tight blood sugar control. This fun flashcards will help refresh your carb counting skills.

If you are trying to get the last bit of insulin out of a vial and into reservoir, this technique works wonders. The problem is the the needle goes above the liquid line and leaves a few units in the vial to be wasted. By removing the needle far enough that the tip dips below […]