I Can’t Get Enough Blood for my Glucometer!
Here is a question we received from a woman with diabetes… I am diabetic and i am not bleeding enough to take my blood sugar had to prick my self 6 times to get enough? I had to prick myself 6 times to get enough blood; blood sugar was 437 why was i not bleeding [...]
Can I have Diabetes and Anemia?
Here is a question that we were asked by one of our younger subscribers: Can I have diabetes and anemia at the same time? I already have anemia but my body started changing lately ,I started going to the bathroom a lot ,drinking lots of water ,and I feel really tired all the time! is it [...]
Question of the Day
Here are a few questions that have been posted on Question of the Day. As I have said before, I really enjoy this page and all the random and funky questions that get asked -please keep ‘em coming! Leave a comment or question! You’ve heard it before but it bears repeating – there are no [...]
Where Did Avandia Go?
Avandia (rosiglitazone) is a medicine used to help control blood sugars in people with diabetes. First off, some background articles that may be helpful: Diabetes Type 2 Overview and Actos and Avandia -What’s the Deal?! There has been a lot of controversy of benefits versus risks with these medications -especially Avandia. For a while now, Avandia [...]
Drug Interaction Question
We recently received an email from one of our GPA.com family members: Question: My father in law takes a lot of medication and we are concerned that no one is keeping an eye on the big picture to make sure the medicines are all compatible. The list of what he takes is below. Are you [...]
Yeast Infections and Diabetes
Here is a quick video reviewing yeast infections in women with diabetes… Want more info on -Boric Acid for Yeast Infections. Want to learn about how to save some money at the pharmacy? 90 Ways to Save on Your Prescription Drugs -totally free, ya’ll!
Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Long enough title for ya?! There are a couple of articles for background info about Diabetes Type 2 Overview and What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy? Which brings us to -How to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain… Number 1 treatment: Blood glucose control! If the blood glucose levels are kept within range, neuropathy can be slowed [...]
Diabetes Type 2 Overview
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! Here we go…There is a TON of info about diabetes type 2…so here is some general info (and then we’ll get to the drugs!) What is diabetes all about? Super simplified – diabetes is a disorder involving insulin that leads to high levels of sugar in the blood (blood glucose). What is [...]
Vinegar for Diabetes Type 2
I had a patient come into the pharmacy and ask for vinegar capsules…which started a whole discussion about using vinegar to help control blood glucose. I thought this would be a great addition to our natural/home remedies series. Just a quick rundown about diabetes type 2… the issue is that the body either does not [...]
