diabetes and circulation

Ask D’Mine: Skin Bolus (?) and Wrist Cuffs

By WilD on January 19, 2013

Got questions about navigating life with diabetes? You’ve come to the right place! You know… it’s Ask D’Mine, our weekly advice column, hosted by veteran type 1, diabetes author and educator Wil Dubois. This week, Wil’s offering some advice about new pumps and their little-read instruction manuals, as well as insights about wrist-style blood pressure cuffs and what they mean for people with diabetes who are prone to circulation concerns.
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The 411 on Diabetic Neuropathy (Feet, etc.)

By AllisonN on April 26, 2011

Since January, we’ve been presenting a run-down of everything you need to know about living with diabetes complications.  So far, we’ve covered your eyes, your heart and your kidneys. Because let’s face it: knowledge is power. It’s certainly our motto here at the ‘Mine. April is National Foot Health Awareness Month (yes, they pretty much have a month for everything — April is also National Pecan Month and Fresh Florida Tomato Month).
Diabetic neuropathy is…

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