When it comes to severe allergic reactions, time is of the essence. Epinephrine is considered the lifesaving first line of treatment for anaphylaxis and can be administered quickly.  But having this emergency medication on hand isn’t the only challenge. The temperature of the Epinephrine auto-injector (EAI),...

Insulin is a peptide hormone that naturally occurs in the body to maintain healthy sugar levels in the bloodstream.  For those with diabetes who inject insulin, carefully keeping their insulin in use at a safe temperature range between 68 - 86°F (20-30°C) can make all the...

Holiday cheer; it is a common theme of so many holiday cards and movies. The truth is, many people find the holidays particularly stressful for a variety of reasons. There is a lot of rushing around, holiday travel issues, family dynamics, and other reasons we feel...

In honor of November Diabetes Awareness Month, we are honoring PWDs and their loved ones. We honor the way we manage to stay positive and safe. Here we have gathered some general tips for Diabetes health and wellness: 1) Think Wellness Not Weight Loss. Do you...

Most of us have heard of an EpiPen®, having had to carry one ourselves, or know someone who has needed to carry one because of having a severe allergy to things they may come in contact with such as bees, certain foods, or even a product/chemical...

It seems like the summer has flown by.  With your list of school supplies at the ready, have you thought about how your child will store insulin?

When faced with a diagnosis of diabetes, there are so many questions that can go through your mind.  When your child has diabetes, you can become quickly overwhelmed.  Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on earth; parenting a child with diabetes is a challenge that...

Stress is a subject that seems to be a part of routine conversations these days. How many of us when talking to family or friends start a conversation with: ”I am so stressed out with”? … well, you fill in the blank. We have heavy traffic,...