Ascensia Elite

There are numerous long-term complications which can arise from diabetes. American Diabetic Supply hopes every individual with diabetes stays vigilant in keeping their blood glucose levels regulated. The new diabetic supplies on the market, such as the Ascensia Elite, make it easier than ever before to monitor sugar levels. The Ascencia Elite offers multiple site testing and requires only a small drop of blood. Plus, it can store up to 120 tests and allows you to upload the information to your PC for easy tracking. These advances in monitoring are helping many people keep blood sugar levels in normal ranges, which is the key to lowering the chances of diabetic complications.

Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is one such complication that afflicts many diabetics. This condition may bring about a loss of sensation in the feet. Sensory feedback from your feet may also diminish. These changes may cause you to stumble, increasing your chances of getting foot and toe injuries and decreasing your chances of noticing and getting proper care. Small injuries may have trouble healing, and can sometimes turn into wounds or ulcers.

A small number of patients with diabetic neuropathy report they have burning or shooting pain in their legs and other extremities. This pain can be in addition to--or in place of--numbness. The nervous system may also start producing disruptive changes in basic functions in the body. These changes may affect the bladder, digestion, and sexual function.

Studies performed by the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) reported the manifestations of diabetic neuropathy were reduced by greater than 50 percent in patients when blood glucose levels were intensively managed. It is important to monitor yourself and keep blood glucose levels in a normal range, and the Ascensia Elite is a great way to do this, easily and unobtrusively.