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Most handicap shower chairs have the ability to hold anyone from 250-300 lbs. There are, however, heavy duty models that will hold a person up to 400lbs.

Overactive bladder is term that is used to describe symptoms of urge urinary incontinence (sudden/involuntary loss of bladder control), urgency (urgent need to urinate) and frequency (frequent urination).

Yes, there are several companies that send out free samples so you can try out their incontinence products. Make sure to specify the size and brand. Most online companies will have no problem sending you a sample of their incontinence wear.

Typically yes. Advances in security technology have made it far safer than it has been in the past. Make sure when entering any personal information that the page is secure. You can check this by noticing the beginning of the URL (web address). It should read Https:// (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer, or HTTP over SSL) is a Web protocol built into your browser that encrypts and decrypts user page requests as well as the pages that are ...

Incontinence briefs (adult diapers) are made from a super absorbent material. The material consists of gel polymer particles that are 400 to 800 microns in diameter when dry. They swell to three to four times that size when wet. But they don’t stick together to form a mass, they separate.

When purchasing a glucose meter consider what features are important to you, such as speed, memories, ability to interface with a computer, and size. Ask your doctor or one of our recommended suppliers for suggestions. In many cases you will receive a free glucose meter when purchasing test strips.

Clean your blood glucose monitor daily and avoid extreme heat or cold. Most blood glucose monitors will come with a special carrying case, keep it in there when not in use.

Yes. Non-invasive glucose monitors are available but they shouldn’t be substituted for regular blood testing. These devices monitor glucose levels by drawing interstitial fluid through sweat glands in the skin by means of a small electric current. Glucose concentrations are measured in this fluid. It does not measure blood glucose, it does however identify patterns in glucose levels. This is an emerging technology so their are only a few available.

Some glucose meters allow testing blood from alternative sites, such as the upper arm, forearm, base of the thumb, and thigh. Sampling blood from alternative sites may be desirable, but it may have some limitations. Blood in the fingertips show changes in glucose levels more quickly than blood in other parts of the body. This means that alternative site test results may be different from fingertip test results not because of the meter’s ability to test accurately, but because the ...

Anytime pressure is put on the foot, you should be wearing your diabetic shoes. Check your feet often for any problems.

No, you only need a prescription if your shoes are covered by medicare. But you need to make sure they fit properly. Its best to get a prescription or have them fitted by a medical professional. Please check with our recommended suppliers for more information.

Since diabetics are at an extremely increased risk of serious foot disorders, properly caring for your feet is extremely important. Studies show that the well fitted diabetic shoes with moldable insoles reduce the development ulcers and sores that lead to serious foot problems.