Diabetic patients have the power to maintain their disease like never before. Steve Busalacchi explains. Steve Busalacchi explains.
Small insulin pumps continuously infuse insulin without daily shots.
Glucose meters accurately measure blood sugar levels. And computers help track how well the diabetic patients manage their blood sugar over time. The State Medical Society of Wisconsin's Doctor Timothy Reid, of Janesville, says it's an exciting time in diabetes care. We're able to take care of diabetic patients the way that 20 years ago people were hoping some day to be able to do. Doctor Reid says new medications and research mean today's diabetes patients are much less likely to suffer severe health consequences from the disease.