1#Diabetes Tracking Apps
Make your smartphone work for you. There’s a wealth of
diabetic-friendly applications available. Diabetes Pal (available on
iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch) and Glucose Buddy (available on Android,
iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch) allow you to record your blood glucose,
medication, food, and more, and display them in a graph so you can track
your progress.]
2#Glucose Products
Soda or juice may be your go-to when you experience hypoglycemia,
but new glucose products can make a difference, too. These products,
which are often individually wrapped so you can take a specific dose,
come in different flavors and as gels, powders, and tablets. Plus, they
often don’t contain fat, which can slow glucose absorption.
3#Blood Glucose Meters
These small machines tell you what your blood glucose is. Most
commonly, you prick your fingertip to get a blood sample, and the meter
measures your glucose level. The information helps you make choices
about food, exercise, and medications. There are many different meters
available, so ask your doctor to help you choose.
4#Insulin Pen
Discreet and convenient, an insulin pen contains a syringe and insulin
in one package. It’s sometimes less painful to use than a standard
needle and syringe. Some insulin pens are disposable, which means
they’re preloaded with insulin and you throw them out when they’re done.
Reusable pens can be refilled with insulin when empty.
5#Apps to Keep You Fit and Healthy
Not only can apps help you track blood glucose, they can also help
you maintain a healthy lifestyle and lose weight. The Calorie Counter
app allows you to track all your meals, as well as exercise and weight.
Sleep Time helps you monitor your sleep patterns to make sure you’re
getting enough, which is key for diabetes control.
6#Smartphone Glucose Meter
You carry your keys, wallet, smartphone, glucose meter. If you’re
tired of juggling so many items, there are products that can help by
turning your phone into a glucose meter. These USB-sized devices attach
to your smartphone or similar device. Like a meter, they give you a
glucose reading, and an app charts your data so you can examine your
blood glucose trends over time.
7#Vibrating Pain-Relief Device
Hate the pain of insulin injections? Meet Buzzy, a bee-shaped
device with a cold pack that applies cold and vibration near the
injection site. This helps reduce the sensation you feel when you give
yourself an insulin injection.
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