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Glucometer Recycling & Generic Test Strips

I've been collecting old glucometers / blood glucose monitors and broken insulin pumps for recycling through my service MedeWaste.com over…

Started by Patrick Hebert

13 May 10
Reply by Jaybyrd

Glucose tabs aka sugar pills

has anyone else tried the Up&Up(target brand)grape flavor? they're kinda crazy!!

Started by merileepearl

3 Apr 4
Reply by Prince

Low Blood Sugar...

When I consume something to raise my blood sugar after having a low one, my mouth often tingles and everything tastes gross for about fifte…

Started by CharleyBee

7 Feb 28
Reply by Stemwinder

T1 and marijuana

I've read several articles discussing the effects of marijuana on blood glucose. From my experiences, I've never seen a rise or decrease in…

Started by Jack

46 Feb 21
Reply by type1moms

What would you like to know about CGM? Post your interview questions for Dr. Francine Kaufman

On Friday, January 11th, Francine Ratner Kaufman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Medtronic Diabetes, will be appearing live on the TuDiabe…

Started by Emily Coles

30 Jan 11
Reply by nel

eating right before bed?

I have noticed that when I eat right before bed (and bolus correctly), I almost always wake up with high BG. I suspect that the role of act…

Started by Brandon Burkhardt

15 Dec 19, 2012
Reply by Jethro

Questions about meter accuracy

Hi everyone, I'm a recently diagnosed T2 and I have a couple of "newbie" questions. (First for all - I hope this is the correct way to post…

Started by alfazed

8 Dec 1, 2012
Reply by alfazed

Question re: CGM Approval for T1 Child

Question for parents of T1 kids who use a CGM here in the U.S. - did you experience any issues/problems getting insurance approval for your…

Started by MyBustedPancreas

0 Oct 11, 2012

Why do we get up in the middle of the night?

A friend of mine asked me recently if I still get up in the middle of the night to check our children’s BG numbers? My answer was only if w…

Started by Tom, Diabetes Dad

3 Sep 19, 2012
Reply by jrtpup

Wrong Readings???????

In my pursuit of cutting my diabetes supply cost, I've purchased a meter called TRUEtrack. The strips are almost $50 less than what I usua…

Started by DiabeticRadio.com

22 Sep 8, 2012
Reply by Leah

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