What are alternative site blood glucose meters?

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Some glucose meters allow testing blood from alternative sites, such as the upper arm, forearm, base of the thumb, and thigh. Sampling blood from alternative sites may be desirable, but it may have some limitations. Blood in the fingertips show changes in glucose levels more quickly than blood in other parts of the body. This means that alternative site test results may be different from fingertip test results not because of the meter’s ability to test accurately, but because the ...

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What are common diabetes foot problems?

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Corns and calluses are thick layers of skin caused by too much rubbing or pressure on the same spot. Corns and calluses can become infected

Blisters can form if shoes always rub the same spot. Wearing shoes that do not fit or wearing shoes without socks can cause blisters. Blisters can become infected.

Ingrown toenails happen when an edge of the nail grows into the skin. The skin can get red and infected. Ingrown toenails can happen if you ...

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How can diabetes hurt your feet?

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High blood glucose from diabetes causes two problems that can hurt your feet:

Nerve damage – One problem is damage to nerves in your legs and feet. With damaged nerves, you might not feel pain, heat, or cold in your legs and feet. A sore or cut on your foot may get worse because you do not know it is there. This lack of feeling is caused by nerve damage, also called diabetic neuropathy (ne-ROP-uh-thee). It can lead to a large ...

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What makes diabetic socks special? How do they help diabetic foot care?

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Diabetic socks are designed to reduce pressure on swollen feet, ankles, and sensitive legs by minimizing constriction. Socks that maintain their shape and ability to absorb moisture are preferable and are seen with materials with a blend of cotton and polyester. Manufactures will soon be coming out with cushioned and low-abrasion potential socks to use in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

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What diabetes benefits are available to someone if they are medicare eligible?

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All American citizens over age 65, the disabled, and individuals with end-stage renal disease who purchase Medicare Part B coverage and/or Medicare managed care policies are eligible for the following:

  • Blood glucose testing supplies
  • Blood glucose monitors
  • Blood glucose test strips
  • Lancets
  • Spring loaded lancet devices
  • Glucose control solution for calibrating meters

However, some limitations apply, including:

  • All patients with diabetes are entitled, upon receipt of a physician’s prescription, to a blood glucose monitor for the life of the monitor.
  • Patients treated with insulin are eligible for 100 blood ...
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What are some of the things I should look for when buying diabetic test strips online?

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The FDA has monitored Internet sales of health products for several years and has sent warnings about illegal practices to more than 50 companies. Even though its resources are limited, the FDA is increasing its monitoring of Internet sales and is working with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to stop illegal advertising. The FTC works with both state and Federal consumer protection and public health agencies. It can take legal actions against Internet advertisers of health products that run false ...

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Can I be turned down for health insurance because of my diabetes?

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Employer sponsored group health insurance plans are not allowed to turn you down based on your health status. Some employers require newly hired employees to take and pass a physical exam (or to fill out a health questionnaire) before enrolling in health coverage.

Individual health insurance policies, however, are not subject to the same consumer protections. The individual health insurance market in most states is characterized by “medical underwriting.” That is, insurers in this market decide whether to sell coverage ...

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