How to prepare for disaster conditions such as floods, tornados, earthquakes and electrical storms. Read tips and download brochure. … [Read more...]

A person just placed on Lantus insulin in addition to Januvia asks why he needs to take insulin instead of pills. Read Dr. Hirsch's reply... … [Read more...]

A  Registered Dietitian can tell you how many grams of carbohydrate to eat at each meal or snack. Do not save carbohydrate from one meal and add it to the next meal. Learn why. … [Read more...]

Read about the latest drugs for diabetic eye disease and blood sugar control plus the Ask Dr Hirsch column on long termn insulin use. … [Read more...]

Seniors with diabetes are more likely to suffer from nutritional deficiencies, especially in the vitamins B1, B12, C and D and folate, calcium, zinc and magnesium. Here are some dietary tips for caregivers. … [Read more...]

New injection technique recommendations were developed by 127 injection professionals from 27 countries over 3 years. 292 articles were reviewed, and 4,300 patients were surveyed. Read now. … [Read more...]

BD has updated its popular Fast Food Guide. Download the entire guide or an individual restaurant chain. … [Read more...]

Read the latest diabetes news from Reuters Health plus the Ask Dr Hirsch column. … [Read more...]

It all comes down to something called “insulin resistance”. Read more... … [Read more...]

All BD Ultra-Fine Insulin Syringe scales will change to also include mL (milliliter) over the next few months. See the new scale.   … [Read more...]