Month: April 2022

The Future Is Now

The Future Is Now

April 04, 2022

Knowing your blood glucose numbers is key to managing diabetes successfully, but it can be tricky to test your blood sugar as often as you should.

Not knowing can lead to guessing insulin doses, erratic blood sugar, and out-of-control A1C levels.

But a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system like the Dexcom G6 helps eliminate the mystery and empowers you with the data needed to control your blood sugar levels, spot trends in how your body responds to different situations, and ultimately better manage your diabetes.

With features ranging from customizable alerts and alarms to the ability to share your numbers with up to 10 followers, the Dexcom G6 is clinically proven to lower A1C, reduce hyper- and hypoglycemia, and increase time in range.1,2 All of this without fingersticks!

The Dexcom G6 system is an easy-to-use CGM that consists of the following components:

  • A simple auto-applicator easily inserts a small sensor just beneath the skin

  • The sensor and transmitter work together to continuously measure glucose levels and send data wirelessly to the display device

  • Your display device (either the Dexcom receiver or a compatible smart device**) displays real-time glucose data

The Diabetes Care team at EHCS is ready to help you get your Dexcom G6. We work with hundreds of insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. As a leader in diabetes care for more than 25 years, we truly understand the importance of quality products like the Dexcom G6 with personalized care. Click below to find out if you qualify for a Dexcom G6 system. After you complete the online application, EHCS will pair you with a dedicated Diabetes Care Advisor (DCA) to help you through the process. Our team of DCAs is your guide to better diabetes control from insurance approval to future supply reorders and will guide the way to better health.

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* Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
** For a list of compatible devices, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility
1. Beck, RW, et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.
2. Welsh, JB et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(3):128-32.

BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.

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Benefits of a MiniMed Insulin Pump

Benefits of a MiniMed Insulin Pump

April 04, 2022

An insulin pump is a small device that mimics the function of your pancreas by providing continuous, customized doses of insulin based on your body’s needs.

Medtronic’s selection of insulin pumps gives you the flexibility to continue living your life while managing your diabetes!

Benefits of a MiniMed Insulin Pump, why use a Medtronic insulin pump

But a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system like the Dexcom G6 helps eliminate the mystery and empowers you with the data needed to control your blood sugar levels, spot trends in how your body responds to different situations, and ultimately better manage your diabetes.

With features ranging from customizable alerts and alarms to the ability to share your numbers with up to 10 followers, the Dexcom G6 is clinically proven to lower A1C, reduce hyper- and hypoglycemia, and increase time in range.1,2 All of this without fingersticks!

The Dexcom G6 system is an easy-to-use CGM that consists of the following components:

  • A simple auto-applicator easily inserts a small sensor just beneath the skin

  • The sensor and transmitter work together to continuously measure glucose levels and send data wirelessly to the display device

  • Your display device (either the Dexcom receiver or a compatible smart device**) displays real-time glucose data

The Diabetes Care team at EHCS is ready to help you get your Dexcom G6. We work with hundreds of insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. As a leader in diabetes care for more than 25 years, we truly understand the importance of quality products like the Dexcom G6 with personalized care. Click below to find out if you qualify for a Dexcom G6 system. After you complete the online application, EHCS will pair you with a dedicated Diabetes Care Advisor (DCA) to help you through the process. Our team of DCAs is your guide to better diabetes control from insurance approval to future supply reorders and will guide the way to better health.

Why Choose a Medtronic Insulin Pump?
Medtronic has more than 35 years of experience, over 1.2 million people living with diabetes served, and offers service and support to help you succeed with your new insulin pump therapy! Medtronic’s systems include intuitive features that help you manage your diabetes better.

SmartGuard™ Auto Mode
The MiniMed™ 670G system is the only system that automatically adjusts background insulin every five minutes based on your sugar levels.†

Benefits of the SmartGuard™ Auto Mode include:

  • Fewer highs and lows 3

  • Personalized diabetes management 3

  • More freedom to focus on your day 3, 9

  • Less effort to manage diabetes 9

Benefits of a MiniMed Insulin Pump, why use a Medtronic insulin pump

Service and Support

  • 24-Hour Technical Support to answer your questions

  • Largest support team consisting of over 2,000 field, clinical and customer care representatives

  • Personalized education and training programs

  • Dedicated insurance service teams to support your insurance needs

Exclusive CareLink™ Software

  • A web-based program that collects information directly from your Medtronic diabetes management system. It allows you to generate reports that can be used during your doctor’s visits and to monitor your own progress.

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* Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
** For a list of compatible devices, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility
1. Beck, RW, et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.
2. Welsh, JB et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(3):128-32.

BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.

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Are You Ready for an Insulin Pump?

Are You Ready for an Insulin Pump?

April 04, 2022

Insulin pump therapy is a safe and simple way to achieve tight glucose control. Studies have shown better outcomes when using insulin pumps. And while it does allow for more flexibility in lifestyle and the potential to even out the wide blood sugar fluctuations that are often experienced when injecting insulin, it may not be the right choice for every person. But how do you know?

How Can an Insulin Pump Help Me?

The insulin pump gives you a constant drip of insulin all day long, similar to what a normal pancreas would do. This is called the basal rate. Basal insulin needs may vary throughout the day. Similar to the size to a pager, an insulin pump is battery-operated and can be programmed to meet your individual needs. If your basal rate is calculated correctly, you should be able to delay or even skip meal and still have a normal blood glucose levels. In response to a meal, a normal pancreas will secrete a bolus of insulin to match the glucose load resulting from that meal. With insulin pump therapy, you calculate how much insulin you will need based on the carbohydrate content of your meal.

For example, let’s assume you need one unit of insulin for every ten grams of carbohydrate you eat and your meal contains 60 grams of carbohydrates. You would divide 60 by 10 and get 6. Then you would program the pump to deliver a bolus of 6 units of insulin for that meal.

Only rapid-acting insulins are used in insulin pumps, which allow you to more closely mimic normal physiology. If you are interested in gaining tighter glucose control and more flexibility in your life-style, then insulin pump therapy may be right for you. View our full range of insulin pumps here.

Why Order From EHCS?

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Why Should I Use Edwards Health Care Services (EHCS)?

Since 1992, EHCS has been in the business of diabetes care and supplies offering a wide range of diabetes products, including glucose monitoring equipment, insulin pumps, testing and pump supplies. EHCS is committed to helping improve the quality of life for our customers living with diabetes by offering:

  • Order reminder program

  • Free nationwide delivery

  • Easy ordering by phone, web and email

  • Simple billing process

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What is V-Go Insulin Delivery?

What is V-Go Insulin Delivery?

April 04, 2022

V-Go is designed to fit easily into your life and help you manage diabetes by combining all of your insulin needs into one simple device you apply like a patch.

Designed to deliver insulin like your body does — gradually, during the day and night

What is V-Go?

Freedom to live without insulin pens or syringes.

Designed to replace both your long-acting basal insulin and your multiple mealtime insulin injections, V-Go delivers a continuous basal insulin rate over 24 hours that mimics the body’s natural approach to all-day-and-night blood sugar control. With a continuous, preset rate of fast-acting insulin along with convenient, on-demand dosing at mealtimes (bolus dosing). V-Go is designed to provide all of your insulin needs throughout the day. Studies have shown that V-Go provides better control of blood sugar levels than multiple daily insulin injections.1

V-Go provides insulin in two ways, similar to how your body provides insulin*. It provides a steady rate of background insulin over 24 hours and provides additional insulin at mealtimes without anyone knowing by discreetly clicking a button.

By using V-Go, you can live your life on the go without interrupting your day to gather supplies or look for a private place to give yourself an injection.

All you do is fill the device with insulin, clean the spot where you want to wear it, stick it on, and you’re set for 24 hours. It brought my A1c from 10.8 down to 6.0 in about 2 months. (Individual results may vary)

CLARK, AGE 65

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Ready to get started with V-Go insulin delivery?

If you have Type 2 diabetes and are taking multiple daily injections, the V-Go insulin delivery system may be the perfect solution for you. Our Diabetes Care team at our sister company, GEM Edwards Pharmacy, focuses on personalized care and will walk you through the entire process. Visit GEM Edwards Pharmacy or call 1.866.552.5522 to get started.

* Instructions for Patient Use
References: 1. Lajara R, Nikkel C. Poster presented at: the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research 22nd Annual International Meeting; May 2017; Boston, MA.

Important Risk Information
If regular adjustments or modifications to the basal rate of insulin are required in a 24-hour period, or if the amount of insulin used at meals requires adjustments of less than 2-Unit increments, use of the V-Go Wearable Insulin Delivery Device may result in hypoglycemia. The following conditions may occur during insulin therapy with V-Go: hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). Other adverse reactions associated with V-Go use include skin irritation from the adhesive pad or infections at the infusion site. V-Go should be removed before any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing.

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V-Go Insulin Delivery Lets You Focus More on Living Your Life

V-Go Insulin Delivery Lets You Focus More on Living Your Life

April 04, 2022

If you have Type 2 diabetes and are taking multiple daily injections, the V-Go insulin delivery system may be the perfect solution for you.

V-Go is easy to use with a once-daily application and a few simple clicks, providing blood sugar control that fits your unpredictable everyday life.

Just fill, wear and go with V-Go!

Finally, simple, convenient all-day-and-night insulin delivery you apply once daily. With V-Go, you can have:

•  Improved blood sugar control as compared to prior use with multiple daily insulin shots 1

•  A treatment option you apply like a patch

•  No need for long-acting insulin

•  Insulin delivered the way your body is supposed to, gradually, day and night

When I have V-Go on, I truly forget that it’s there. (Individual results may vary)

Debbie, dropped A1C below 7

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Three simple steps to use V-Go

1. Fill V-Go: First, just fill the V-Go with fast-acting insulin. It takes less than a minute to prepare V-Go for 24-hour use.

2. Wear V-Go: V-Go can be worn in a variety of locations on the body, and the location can be changed based on preference or clothing choice each day.

3. And just GO! With the simple click of a button, you’ll be able to give yourself mealtime insulin whenever you need it. No more supplies and no more interruptions to your day. Now you can focus on your life and not your insulin.

Ready to get started with V-Go insulin delivery?

If you have Type 2 diabetes and are taking multiple daily injections, the V-Go insulin delivery system may be the perfect solution for you. Our Diabetes Care team at our sister company, GEM Edwards Pharmacy, focuses on personalized care and will walk you through the entire process. Visit GEM Edwards Pharmacy or call 1.866.552.5522 to get started.

* Instructions for Patient Use
References: 1. Lajara R, Nikkel C. Poster presented at: the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research 22nd Annual International Meeting; May 2017; Boston, MA.

Important Risk Information
If regular adjustments or modifications to the basal rate of insulin are required in a 24-hour period, or if the amount of insulin used at meals requires adjustments of less than 2-Unit increments, use of the V-Go Wearable Insulin Delivery Device may result in hypoglycemia. The following conditions may occur during insulin therapy with V-Go: hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). Other adverse reactions associated with V-Go use include skin irritation from the adhesive pad or infections at the infusion site. V-Go should be removed before any magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) testing.

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How does an insulin pump work?

How does an insulin pump work?

April 04, 2022

Your primary goal to successfully managing your diabetes, is getting your blood glucose levels within your defined range. Making good decisions and balancing your normal day-to-day activities is necessary to reduce diabetes complications. Using an insulin pump helps you manage your insulin levels while reducing the number of injections needed throughout the day.

how does an insulin pump work

But a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system like the Dexcom G6 helps eliminate the mystery and empowers you with the data needed to control your blood sugar levels, spot trends in how your body responds to different situations, and ultimately better manage your diabetes.

With features ranging from customizable alerts and alarms to the ability to share your numbers with up to 10 followers, the Dexcom G6 is clinically proven to lower A1C, reduce hyper- and hypoglycemia, and increase time in range.1,2 All of this without fingersticks!

The Dexcom G6 system is an easy-to-use CGM that consists of the following components:

  • A simple auto-applicator easily inserts a small sensor just beneath the skin

  • The sensor and transmitter work together to continuously measure glucose levels and send data wirelessly to the display device

  • Your display device (either the Dexcom receiver or a compatible smart device**) displays real-time glucose data

The Diabetes Care team at EHCS is ready to help you get your Dexcom G6. We work with hundreds of insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. As a leader in diabetes care for more than 25 years, we truly understand the importance of quality products like the Dexcom G6 with personalized care. Click below to find out if you qualify for a Dexcom G6 system. After you complete the online application, EHCS will pair you with a dedicated Diabetes Care Advisor (DCA) to help you through the process. Our team of DCAs is your guide to better diabetes control from insurance approval to future supply reorders and will guide the way to better health.

Apply For Your Dexcom G6 Today

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Where To Place Your Insulin Pump

Insulin pump therapy provides flexibility for your lifestyle while giving you greater control of your diabetes!

  • Delivers insulin accurately and often improves your A1C

  • Eliminates individual insulin injections

  • Allows flexibility about what and you eat, making diabetes management easier

  • Eliminates unpredictable effects of intermediate or long acting insulin

SmartGuard™ Auto Mode
The MiniMed™ 670G system is the only system that automatically adjusts background insulin every five minutes based on your sugar levels.†

Benefits of the SmartGuard™ Auto Mode include:

  • Fewer highs and lows 3

  • Personalized diabetes management 3

  • More freedom to focus on your day 3, 9

  • Less effort to manage diabetes 9

Benefits of a MiniMed Insulin Pump, why use a Medtronic insulin pump

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Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

April 04, 2022

Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) can be a sign of diabetes onset, and it usually continues to occur on and off after you start treatment. On the other hand, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) occurs as the result of diabetes treatment, particularly related to insulin. It is important to know the symptoms for early treatment.

hyperglycemia vs. hypoglycemia symptoms

Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose)

Hyperglycemia is when the body can’t use insulin properly or has too little insulin. This causes blood glucose to go above target range or higher than 160 mg/dL. It is important to know the symptoms and treatment options.

Treating Hyperglycemia

  • Be sure to drink plenty of water. It is recommended that you drink at least 8 glasses per day.

  • Ask yourself what may have caused high blood glucose/low blood glucose, and take action to correct it.

  • Try to determine if there is a pattern by checking your blood glucose.

hyperglycemia vs. hypoglycemia symptoms

hyperglycemia vs. hypoglycemia

Hypoclycemia (Low Blood Glucose)

Hypoglycemia is when your blood glucose level is less than 70 mg/dL or your blood glucose level goes below your individual target range.

Treating Hypoglycemia

With Hypoglycemia, consider the 15-15 rule: Eat 15 grams of glucose or simple carbohydrates, then wait 15 minutes and recheck glucose levels. If the level is still low, repeat.

  • Commonly used carbohydrates include glucose tablets, gel tubes, hard candies, 1 tablespoon of sugar, honey, jelly, or 4 ounces of fruit juice/regular soda.

Always consult with your doctor or diabetes educator to review your testing results if you are not sure what to do.

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Can I Exercise During Pregnancy?

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Can I Exercise During Pregnancy?

April 01, 2022

Of course you can exercise during pregnancy! In fact, there are proven psychical and mental benefits to incorporating physical activity into your daily or weekly routine. Most exercises are safe to perform during pregnancy, as long as you exercise with caution and don’t overdo it.

But a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system like the Dexcom G6 helps eliminate the mystery and empowers you with the data needed to control your blood sugar levels, spot trends in how your body responds to different situations, and ultimately better manage your diabetes.

With features ranging from customizable alerts and alarms to the ability to share your numbers with up to 10 followers, the Dexcom G6 is clinically proven to lower A1C, reduce hyper- and hypoglycemia, and increase time in range.1,2 All of this without fingersticks!

The Dexcom G6 system is an easy-to-use CGM that consists of the following components:

  • A simple auto-applicator easily inserts a small sensor just beneath the skin

  • The sensor and transmitter work together to continuously measure glucose levels and send data wirelessly to the display device

  • Your display device (either the Dexcom receiver or a compatible smart device**) displays real-time glucose data

The Diabetes Care team at EHCS is ready to help you get your Dexcom G6. We work with hundreds of insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. As a leader in diabetes care for more than 25 years, we truly understand the importance of quality products like the Dexcom G6 with personalized care. Click below to find out if you qualify for a Dexcom G6 system. After you complete the online application, EHCS will pair you with a dedicated Diabetes Care Advisor (DCA) to help you through the process. Our team of DCAs is your guide to better diabetes control from insurance approval to future supply reorders and will guide the way to better health.

Apply For Your Dexcom G6 Today

Apply Today

SmartGuard™ Auto Mode
The MiniMed™ 670G system is the only system that automatically adjusts background insulin every five minutes based on your sugar levels.†

Benefits of the SmartGuard™ Auto Mode include:

  • Fewer highs and lows 3

  • Personalized diabetes management 3

  • More freedom to focus on your day 3, 9

  • Less effort to manage diabetes 9

Benefits of a MiniMed Insulin Pump, why use a Medtronic insulin pump

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