Learn Your Way to A Healthier Life

As children return to school, the joy of reuniting with friends can coincide with a surge in respiratory illnesses and the threat of passing them on to family members when they get home. The convergence of COVID-19 and flu strains A and B pose significant concerns, particularly for families with elderly or immunocompromised members. Recognizing the risks and implementing preventive strategies can help safeguard both children and their loved ones.

The start of a new year motivates us to create fresh goals, however, for those with diabetes, navigating exercise requires careful monitoring of blood sugar levels. Glucometers can play a crucial role in this process and empower you to achieve your fitness goals, offering invaluable data about blood glucose fluctuations before, during and after exercise.

As the New Year approaches, many of us are reflecting on ways to prioritize our health. One critical yet often overlooked aspect of wellness is maintaining a healthy blood pressure—which is a cornerstone of heart health and longevity. Let’s explore why this matters and how lifestyle choices—combined with the right tools such as blood pressure monitors—can help you achieve your health goals.

The holidays bring joy, family gatherings and an abundance of food—but they can also be challenging for people managing diabetes. During festive seasons, glucometer readings offer invaluable insights into your blood sugar levels, providing crucial data to guide your daily decisions and optimize your health.

Remember how 8-year-old Kevin McCallister used clever planning and resourcefulness to turn everyday items into traps that outsmarted those bumbling burglars and brought them to justice? This holiday season, we can channel our inner Kevin by defending our homes against flu and COVID-19 with antigen tests and other smart strategies.

Thanksgiving is almost here! It’s a day of great food, gratitude and family but if you’re managing high blood pressure (hypertension), the holiday’s rich, sodium-heavy meals can present some challenges. With a few mindful adjustments to your Thanksgiving menu and advance meal planning, however, you can enjoy the holiday without compromising your health.

For those with compromised immune systems, respiratory issues or heart conditions, the flu and COVID-19 can pose serious health threats. Learn about how antigen tests for the flu and COVID-19 protect you and your loved ones as you travel through large airports and on crowded buses.

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, with types A and B being the most common. Influenza A and B may seem similar, but understanding the differences between them can help you protect your children. Learn about Flu A and Flu B and provide the right care based on testing.

Halloween is a magical time for kids, full of costumes, trick-or-treating and, of course, candy. However, for people managing diabetes or those keeping an eye on their blood glucose levels, the season can be especially difficult. Learn how glucometers can protect anyone with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) during Halloween without compromising your blood sugar levels!

Flu and COVID-19 share many similar symptoms, such as fever, cough, fatigue and muscle aches, making it difficult to determine which virus might be affecting your child. Both can spread easily through close contact and Halloween gatherings or trick-or-treating may increase the risk of exposure. Learn about multi-detection antigen tests and how you can protect your children from the flu and COVID-19 as Halloween approaches.