More and more, the economy is creating situations where one may loose their insurance, and financial burden of purchasing insulin can put more stress on an already stressful situation. Each of the insulin companies have Patient Assistance programs. Below are links and information for each company. Eli Lilly Lilly Cares Foundation

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New Years Eve is coming, and libations are often associated with this holiday. This would be an opportune time to review the effects of alcohol on diabetes. ALCOHOL AND DIABETES Alcohol is absorbed very rapidly and requires no digestion. It is carried in the bloodstream to the liver, where it is processed. The liver removes the alcohol from your system as fast as it can, but the process is slow. The liver can only remove the equivalent of 1 drink per hour. If you drink more than this, t… Continue

It's our hope that this will be beneficial to all diabetic Trick-or-Treaters and their families in the management of their Diabetes as they have the occasional diabetic treat this year with this helpful list of Halloween Candy

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Everyone may or may not of had the experience where they where not able to fully tolerate a meal due to a little stomach bug, and they find that their blood sugars keep going down. Due to the stomach illness, they are unable to keep down any liquids or solids. The younger the age, usually the more difficulty in ‘encouraging’ feeds at this critical time. When these levels continue to drop and the child is unable to take anything orally, parents often resort to taking their child to the Emergency… Continue