Non slip pot handle grip

Picture Source:  MaxiAids.com Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the arms, hands, legs, and feet and can be a complication of HIV and diabetes.  Symptoms can include:  Numbness or tingling in the hands.  These symptoms can make simple daily activities, such as cooking more challenging.  All of us need to be careful that we don’t [...]

Pull/Push oven rack

Picture Source:  Imaginewood.com Use an oven rack to check your pies and cookies while baking.  Some people love to bake but are afraid to because they’ve burned themselves in the past.  Burns can be devastating to an older adult, especially one suffering from diabetes. Using a pull/push oven rack will help prevent burns.  Prices range [...]

Blood Sugar Monitor

Picture Source:  Soundbytes.com It’s crucial for a diabetic to know their blood sugar levels.  A talking blood glucose monitor makes monitoring your blood sugar easy by speaking your numbers.  They are especially beneficial for individuals with low vision or blindness.  In fact, with proper documentation from your ophthalmologist, Medicare Part B and some private insurance [...]

Diabetic shoes

Picture Source:  FootSmart.com All week we’ve been talking diabetes and we’re continuing this discussion in our technology in the suite this week.  The feet are the area of the body most often affected by diabetic neuropathy.  Foot sores can lead to infections, so it’s important to wear comfortable shoes and socks that fit properly.   Diabetics [...]

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