New "Generic" Test Strips May Be Better Than Originals The diabetes community has long been calling for cheaper, generic glucose test strips that would ideally work with a variety of meter brands. Dream on, right?In fact, some companies out there are making excellent headway in the "generic" category,......
The Truth About Insulin Pump Comparisons 5 Years on a Pump This past January I hit my 5 year anniversary for being on an insulin pump. Yes, there are advantages and disadvantages to being on an insulin pump, but I don’t want to get rid of mine anytime soon. I’m starting to think about my next pump as mine is currently […]..................................................................... I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This blog is better because of you. Check out Blogging Diabetes on Facebook and join the conversation! The Truth About Insulin Pump Comparisons is a post from: Blogging Diabetes...
New portable x-ray provides better care for surgical patients Dr. Peter Hayashida manipulates the mini C-arm for a procedure in which a fishing hook was removed from the patient’s hand. Registered practical nurse Mike Alfermann looks on. Surgical patients at Rouge Valley are healing more quickly thanks to our physicians, staff and the use of new technology. Both Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) hospital campuses, Rouge Valley Centenary (RVC) and Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP), each now have a new portable X-ray machine. Known as a mini C-arm, this diagnostic equipment creates an X-ray picture producing a live and continuous X-ray image for surgeons during procedures to aid...
Ask D’Mine: Hepatitis and Diabetes, Going Low with the Flu Welcome back to our diabetes advice column, Ask D'Mine, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and community educator Wil Dubois. We never know where your queries might take us! Today, Wil's delving into blood diseases and chicken soup...{Nee......
