Diabetic Seniors

There’s no doubt: diabetes test strips are expensive — especially if you must test your blood sugar several times a day. But, did you know that if you are a diabetic you could get free strips to test your blood sugar? “Free test strips? That sounds too good to be true.” As a Medicare participating [...]

For people with a diagnosed diabetic condition, blood glucose monitors are a part of the everyday routine. With the specific instructions of a trained medical professional, most patients will be asked to use their blood glucose monitors between two and four times a day at specific times to determine how their blood is handling its [...]

Many people, particularly those over the age of fifty, use a diabetic blood test to better understand their diabetes risk level and then decide on the appropriate steps to take for life health choices. To try to establish and maintain a manageable level of glucose in the bloodstream, you might take a diabetic blood test called an [...]

If you’re diabetic and either eligible for Medicare or already enrolled, you can qualify for a free blood glucose test meter. Here is what you have to do: Be eligible for a blood glucose test meter under Part B Medicare Sign up for blood glucose testing supplies through a mail order medical supply company Being [...]

To control your diabetes, there’s one number you absolutely have to know – your blood sugar reading. Taking your blood sugar reading informs you if your blood sugar is too high, too low or just right. There are two common tests to perform blood sugar reading — daily finger-stick tests and the hemoglobin A1c test. [...]

Performing blood glucose testing is the only way to know whether your blood sugar is too high, too low or just right. But many people with diabetes have questions about blood glucose testing. Q: What ways can I perform blood glucose testing? A: A “finger stick”  blood-glucose test that you do at home using a [...]

The evidence is solid: Good blood glucose control prevents or delays problems from diabetes — such as eye, heart and kidney disease — while helping you feel better and enjoy more energy! A critical part of glucose control is diabetes blood testing or “blood glucose testing.” Most diabetes blood testing is done at home with [...]

By taking the blood glucose diabetes test, you can make smart choices about managing your diabetes. For example, you can decide when and how much medicine to take, when to exercise and when to eat meals or snacks. And you’ll ensure good results when you follow these tips: Test Strip Tips 1) Always use a [...]

A sugar test will measure the amount of glucose present in the bloodstream, an important indication for your body’s ability to produce insulin. There are a variety of methods to take a sugar test, and it might be taken on either a specifically empty or full stomach, or sometimes after ingesting a sugared drink. A [...]