Type 3 Diabetes – What’s In A Name?

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Most people have never heard of type 3 diabetes, while others aren’t even sure it exists. So, where did the term come from and is it even real? The term is self promoted (created) by a group of scientist working at Brown University Medical School. In 2005, they announced that insulin is also produced in … Read more

Diabetes Gifts – Great Ideas For You or a Loved One

My TOP 10 Diabetes Gifts are sure to please, at least I hope so! Some of them are fairly run of the mill, while others are truly special. I am willing to bet you have never heard of several on the list. So, whether you are shopping for a birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other holiday … Read more

Sanofi Aventis iBGStar Glucose Meter Review

The iBGStar glucose meter was introduced in 2012 as the first Apple iPhone and iPad compatible glucose monitor. The meter is one of the waves of “Smart” meters that have recently been introduced over the last several years. The device is marketed and sold by Sanofi-Aventis, the large pharmaceutical company. However, the device was actually … Read more

MyGlucoHealth Wireless Glucose Meter Review

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MyGlucoHealth Wireless Meter from Entra Health Systems is a true revelation in meter testing. The vast majority of glucose meters have very small differences between them. This particular meter is very different and is on the forefront of where glucose testing is headed. What is the big deal with this meter? The meter allows you … Read more

Diabetes Commercial Resources

Diabetes Commercial resources

These commercial resources have been kind enough to provide is with a link back to our site. We are not affiliated with these sites, but hope you find there content useful. Angel Bear Pump Stuff Angel Bear Pump Stuff Inc. makes “wearing an insulin pump easier for parents and more fun and comfortable for kids!” … Read more

Omnis Health – Embrace Taking Glucose Meter Review

The Omnis Health Embrace is a relatively newer talking blood glucose monitor. Incredibly, I had not yet reviewed a talking meter when I first reviewed the Embrace in March 2012. Unfortunately, I am not sure I picked the right one to start with. The Embrace has some admirable qualities, but I don’t think the meter … Read more

Diabetic Exercise Resources

Welcome to our diabetic exercise resources page. These links and resources are health related. Hopefully, some of them may be helpful to you. Most have been kind enough to provide a link back to our site, thus growing the reach of our diabetes audience. Thanks! As with all other links, while we like these sites, … Read more

Telecare BGM – Glucose Meter Review

The Telcare BGM wireless monitor is the type of product that rarely comes along and makes you think differently about the status quo. There are dozens of monitors on the market with most of them seemingly on a race to the bottom to see how cheaply they can make the glucose meter. The Telcare meter … Read more

Diabetes Organizations

Non-Profit and Government Resources The list of top diabetes organizations and government resources, particularly in the United States is extensive. Anyone who is not taking advantage of these resources to help themselves is really doing themselves a disservice. The difficulty is that many of these entities are scattered about and difficult to find. While this … Read more

WaveSense KeyNote Glucose Meter Review

The Wavesense Keynote Glucose Meter is very similar to the Presto. There are slight differences in the size of the meter and the KeyNote does require you to code it. For the latter reason alone, you may want to choose the Presto. The other key difference between the two is that the KeyNote is the … Read more