Medicare and most major private health insurance plans now offer some level of coverage and reimbursement for CGM when prescribed by a healthcare provider.
The foundation of a good diabetes care plan is a set of target ranges for blood sugar levels. But what is considered a healthy range for blood sugar in people with diabetes?
When faced with diabetes diagnosis, there are plenty of people who can get you up to speed and ease your stress level. Building a supportive healthcare team should be a number one priority.
Several factors may contribute to a negative impact on the hair growth cycle for people with diabetes, leading to hair thinning and hair loss. We’ve covered some of the most common causes here.
People with diabetes often experience polyphagia, or excessive hunger. This is the type of hunger that occurs when eating food doesn’t help curb hunger pangs.
Daily walking is often recommended as one of the best exercises for people with diabetes. It’s low impact and low risk, freely accessible for almost everyone, and simple to fit into a busy schedule.
Piercing the skin poses health risks for anyone, but if you have diabetes, you are at higher risk for infection and other complications. Be sure to speak to your healthcare professional so they can evaluate your risk before you proceed.
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes affect the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar and need to be managed to reduce the risk of developing life-threatening illnesses.