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Common Home Medical Supplies for Diabetes

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In 2012, over 29 million Americans had diabetes, representing nearly 10% of the U.S. population. And that number does not include the nearly 8 million who remain undiagnosed. With so many impacted by this disease, there is a growing need for an understanding of home medical supplies to support diabetics.
Here is a brief description of some of the more common medical supplies for diabetics:

Insulin. Perhaps the most important and most recognized diabetic supply is insulin, the hormone necessary to treat Type 1 diabetes. There are several different types of insulin. Selection is based on the speed at which they begin to work and how long they last. Keeping several days supply of insulin is of utmost important to a diabetic.

Testing meter. Another vital home supply for a diabetic is a relia...

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