Advanced diabetes technology aids Veterans
A continuous glucose monitor is a tiny sensor inserted under the skin. It sends data to the Veteran's patients’ smartphone or tablet.
Tips to help with diabetes distress
Veterans are 2.5 times more likely than non-Veterans to have diabetes. If you suffer from diabetes distress, VA can help you cope.
Marine Corps Veteran fights diabetes with VA support
Dangerous blood sugar levels, then a severe infection, then amputation. Through it all, Marine Corps Veteran is optimistic and grateful to VA.
Study shows VA provides the best in diabetes care
A study comparing diabetes care between VA and non-VA sites showed that care was better managed at VA. Study leader describes reasons why.
Study links statin use with diabetes progression, points to need for further research
Common statins are atorvastatin (sold as Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol XL), and pitavastatin (Livalo). More than 35 million Americans take the prescription drugs to help control cholesterol.
#VADidThat: Translating science into personalized diabetes treatment
VA has spent three decades assisting Veterans in managing their diabetes. Here’s two Veterans who have taken control of their diagnosis.
Virtual diabetes training benefits Veterans and active duty personnel
The American Diabetes Association awarded joint recognition to VA and DOD for state-of-the-art virtual diabetes training. VA program created the virtual platform and assisted in content creation.
Fresh Focus #13: Taste of the Holidays: Meal Planning with Diabetes
The holidays can be a magical time, but if you are a person with Diabetes, you might be worrying about controlling your blood sugar. This is a common thought, but the holidays don’t have to be a time for throwing in the towel on all the hard work you’ve done the rest of the year.
How to interpret A1c results to understand your diabetes numbers
The Hemoglobin A1c test is one of the most common tests used in managing diabetes. It is important to understand the A1c test does not provide an absolute number. It is a number within a range.
Marine Veteran commends VA diabetes campaign
VA’s “Understand Your Diabetes Numbers” campaign addresses treatment goals, medication and nutritional management. And the importance of hemoglobin A1c test results and shared decision making.
Veterans: Enjoy eating out when you have diabetes
Having diabetes can make eating out tough, but you CAN enjoy healthy foods at your favorite restaurants. Here’s great tips from MyHealtheVet to help you while you keep eating healthy for diabetes.
Borne the Battle #175: Benefits Breakdown: Diabetes Education, Programs
25% of Veterans in the VA Healthcare System have been diagnosed with diabetes. Mary Julius, breaks down devices, tools and education available to diabetic veterans both in-person and online.
