Glooko has been on the cutting edge of Diabetic technology since day one. They have set the bar and now others are frantically trying to follow in their blazing foot steps.Recently Glooko sent me their MeterSync Blue, which is a meter connecting device that allows you to upload your meter readings via...
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Showing posts with label glucose. Show all posts
Biomedtrics Ditto
Recently I had the chance to test out the new Biomedtrics Ditto. The Ditto is a Bluetooth device that allows you to sync your blood glucose meters to any Bluetooth enabled device such as a smart phone, tablet, or PC. Along with the standalone device there is an app called MyDittoLife, which allows...
Glooko is coming to Android and Google Play
So there is a product on the market called Glooko, which is a revolutionary new device that allows you to connect your Glucose meter to your iPhone and copy all of your test results over to your phone, thus allowing you to email them to your doctor. Well back in 2011 – 2012 I was accepted to...
Gluco(M) Wristband Monitors Your Blood Glucose Levels
Michael
3:33 AM
blood sugar, blood sugar monitor, diabetes, diabetic, Gadgets, Gluco(M), glucose, jewelry, Product Review, tech
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Ok So I just heard about this amazing product that is still in fabercation but is something that a Tech Geek like me wants. Its called Gluco(M) which is a wearable glucose monitor with a syring and insulin vile connected to it. I am way geeky over the idea of this thing. Here is what was said about...
Being Unprepared
Ok so your out and about, or maybe even at work and you start having a high blood sugar, and you look through your bag/desk/briefcase and you find that you are out of insulin or pen needles….WHAT DO YOU DO? Well currently that is the situation that I am in right now as I sit here writing this blog...
*le sigh*
Michael
10:05 AM
anxiety, depression, diabetes, diabetic, glucose, musings/thoughts/ideas, xanax
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I love the emotional rollercoaster that I have been on lately. It seems that at the most inopportune moments that I get totally bitch slapped with bouts of depression and despair. I really have been doing better but it just seems like there is always that damnable sword of Damocles hanging over my...
Overall Post-Meal Blood Sugar Levels Reduced By Snacking On Raisins
New research debuted at the American Diabetes Association's 72nd Annual Scientific Session suggests eating raisins three times a day may significantly lower postprandial (post-meal) glucose levels when compared to common alternative snacks of equal caloric value. The study was conducted at the Louisville...
Mouse Study Hints at New Path for Diabetes Treatment
Suppressing the hormone glucagon might lower blood sugar, insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes A potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes targets the hormone glucagon instead of insulin, according to a new study in mice. Although the research hasn't yet progressed past animal models of the disease,...
Study Links Mothers’ Weight and Blood-Sugar Levels to Health of Newborns
Pregnant women with weight and blood-sugar levels even slightly above average may pose a risk to their pregnancies and the health of their newborns, a study suggests. The 2008 Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome study showed a possible link between mothers with elevated blood sugar — but below...
Study Links Mothers’ Weight and Blood-Sugar Levels to Health of Newborns
Pregnant women with weight and blood-sugar levels even slightly above average may pose a risk to their pregnancies and the health of their newborns, a study suggests. The 2008 Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome study showed a possible link between mothers with elevated blood sugar — but below...
Glooko Announces first App Update–Glooko Logbook ver. 1.2
Today Glooko announced their first application update Glooko Logbook ver 1.2. This new update boasts features such as interfacing with the Bayer Breeze2 Meter, a food database where you can search for all of your favorite foods and add the carb counts manually into your logbook, and the ability to...
Glooko Update
Michael
9:15 AM
diabetes, diabetic, Gadgets, glooko, glucose, glucose log, glucose management, ios 5, iphone, iphone 4, Product Review
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So I just received an email from Anita Mathew VP Marketing and Co Founder of Glooko “Thanks for reaching out, and we would be happy to have you review the product.” How is that for fast turn around. I am super excited to get to test Glooko, and tell you all about the neat features that I discover. ...
Glooko–Your iPhone’s new best friend
Michael
4:00 AM
diabetic logbook, Gadgets, glooko, glucose, glucose log, ios, iphone 4, Medical Review
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“GlookoTM Logbook is an electronic record that you can access anytime, anywhere.” I came across this great new product called Glooko which hooks your Bayer'sContour, FreeStyle Freedom Lite, FreeStyle Lite, OneTouch Ultra2, OneTouch UltraLink, and OneTouch UltraMini to your iPhone and download your...
Say Goodbye to Dry Skin
Dry skin, a frequently overlooked complication of diabetes, is an irritating side effect of chronically high blood glucose levels. Try these tricks to keep your skin healthy and soft. Say Goodbye to Dry Skin Everyone gets dry skin from time to time. But for people with diabetes, it can be a chronic problem if your blood glucose levels are regularly high. High blood glucose causes the body to...
How Water Impacts Blood Sugars
Michael
4:00 PM
blood sugar, diabetes, diabetic, glucose, lowering, Medical Review, treatment, water
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Picture a glass of water. Mix in a little sugar and stir until it dissolves. Now place it outside on a hot, sunny day. As the water evaporates, the remaining water gets sweeter and sweeter.If you have diabetes, this happens to your blood when you're dehydrated. Because your blood is 83% water, when you lose water, the volume of blood decreases and the sugar remains the same. More concentrated blood...