Keeping Diabetes Management Affordable

Alternate Site Testing (AST) has becoming more popular over the past few years.  What exactly is AST do you ask?  Simple.  It is a method of testing your  blood sugar without having to prick your finger.  You are able to use your lancing device on several other areas, such as your forearm, upper arm, thigh, and your thumb.  This gives you a break from using your fingers all the time and potentially bruising them.

 There are some instances that you should still continue to use your finger, for instance, according to the FDA, when you think that your blood sugar is low you should use the blood sample from your finger.

Some lancing devices that allow alternate site testing are the Accu-Chek MultiClix, Advocate, Freestyle, and the Ulti-Lance.

Last Friday, American Diabetes Wholesale honored the winner of ADW’s Diabetes Educator of the year 2007 - Barbara Odom. We had a ceremony at our office with a few key speakers and some of Barbara’s family members. This was a great day for ADW as we rewarded Barbara for all her hard work. Barbara Odom is a truly amazing individual who is dedicated to her profession and to her patients. As the winner, she received a free two night stay at the luxurious Boca Resort and Spa.

American Diabetes Wholesale’s Diabetes Educator of the Year contest was created to honor and reward these healthcare professionals who are on the front lines helping in the fight against diabetes. Due to the great success of the first ever Diabetes Educator of the Year contest, our company has decided to make this an annual event. We understand the import role these educators play and we are hoping to have an even bigger event next year!

Congratulations Barbara – ADW is proud and honored to have you named our first ever Diabetes Educator of the Year!

This week American Diabetes Wholesale has added the Advocate Blood Glucose Monitoring System to their store.  This blood glucose meter is packed full of features including a large screen, lots of memory (450 tests), and now you don’t have to code.  By using such a small sample of blood and alternate site testing, blood glucose testing has never been easier.

You can get this meter kit for free as part of the Advocate Redi-Code Diabetes Meter kit, also new to ADW.  With 150 strips and a free meter, this is a great opportunity for a quality meter with plenty of testing strips.

This week American Diabetes Wholesale unveiled its new information website, Destination Diabetes. Our featured guest is Marlene Koch ( nutritionist and cookbook author ).

Marlene Koch will provide health tips and advice monthly in the “Cooking with Marlene” section of Destination Diabetes. Marlene’s reputation has earned her the opportunity to appear on television, magazines, and the radio.

Destination Diabetes will become the premiere spot for diabetic information, with professional writers and delicious recipes. Stop by and see why Destination Diabetes is truly your home for diabetes information.

American Diabetes Wholesale and Author Marlene Koch, RD Launch Destination Diabetes(TM)

The American Diabetes Association estimates that 20.8 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes and of that number, 6.2 million are unaware that they have the disease. To assist in the education of people living with diabetes, American Diabetes Wholesale, a discount provider of diabetic supplies to individuals without insurance, underinsured or paying out of pocket, will be launching Destination Diabetes™, a free information portal that provides credible and useful information on a variety of health and wellness topics ranging from articles on diabetes management to diabetes friendly recipes and food lists. To assist in the site launch on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, Marlene Koch, RD, best-selling author, professional cooking instructor and nutrition educator, will be available to answer questions via live chat from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (EDT). The first 50 people who sign on will receive a free copy of her new cookbook, Marlene Koch’s Sensational Splenda Recipes: 375 Recipes Low in Sugar, Fat and Calories, and Marlene will also be giving away two 30-minute consultation sessions where she will share her secrets to bridging the gap between good food and good health.

“Our customers look to us as a trusted ally in the fight against diabetes,” said Chris Maguire, Vice President and Co-Founder of American Diabetes Wholesale. “The creation of Destination Diabetes was a natural progression and working with Marlene, a well respected nutritional advisor among the diabetes community, is helping us to provide better tools, resources and useful information to the people who need it most.”
The Destination Diabetes website will include a number of key features including a Destination Diabetes Advisory Panel comprised of experienced professionals and educators who have a diabetes specialty. Marlene Koch will serve as the Diabetes Nutrition Advisor and contribute nutrition-centric articles and recipes on a monthly basis.
Additionally, the site will also offer articles pertaining to diabetes management, a weekly e-newsletter and the ability for subscribers to share information and experiences with others through Diabetic Blogs and a Diabetic Forum. For more information on Destination Diabetes, please visit www.destinationdiabetes.com on June 24th.

Something exciting is cooking at American Diabetes Wholesale.  You will be able to meet our new diabetes advisor.   There will also be special prizes going to the first 52 chat registrants that day.

 This will all begin at 2:00 p.m. on June 24th, 2008 and the live discussion will end at 3:00 p.m.  With this new website ADW will not just be offering discounted prices on all diabetic supplies, but will also be your one stop place for all the diabetes information you would need.

Please visit us on June 24th to see all the great information available! 

The  Greater Palm Beach County Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) held their annual Appreciation and Awards Ceremony on Tuesday June 17, 2008.  This event took place on a Florida Cruise boat that went along the intracoastal waterway in Delray Beach, FL.  ADW was honored to have received an invite and also receive a certificate from the JDRF.

ADW’s team had donate over $2,000 back in March for the Boca Raton walk.  American Diabetes Wholesale will also be supporting the JDRF and the Boynton Beach Firefighter Benevolent Association’s Charity Golf Tournament on October 18, 2008 at the Cypress Creek Country Club.

Have a wonderful weekend!

This week’s issue of our newsletter advises people of the importance of testing your blood pressure at home. High blood pressure is a affects 73 million people. People with diabetes should pay close attention to this article because they have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure, which can ultimately lead to other side affects. Read more about this topic.

American Diabetes Wholesale carries a wide variety of blood pressure monitors. These monitors range from name brands like Omron and Mabis to more price friendly meters like Home Aide Diagnostic’s YS-760 and Simple Diagnostic’s Clever Chek Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. Read more about the featured products.

Feeling hungry? Sylvia Wood’s Southern Stir-Fry Veggies is a healthy way to add some life to your entree. Best of all, it’s only 90 calories.

This week we have added eight new fitness products from Omron Healthcare, Inc. These products can give you important information about your body during your workout routines. In addition to the wealth of information these devices give you, they’re also known to be very accurate and reliable, so you can trust the information you receive.

We now carry pedometers such as the HJ-112 and HJ-150, as well as more informative monitors like the HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor, and the HBF-500 Body Composition Monitor (with a scale).

This is a full range of products to help you better manage your physical fitness, both to stay in shape and keep your diabetes manageable. To learn more, visit our store.

ADW has proudly accepted an invitation to attend the JDRF’s awards and appreciation dinner next Tuesday, June 17, 2008.  This is event is held for all of the amazing supporters, sponsors, and walkers who gave up their time and money to the hope for a cure of diabetes.

 American Diabetes Wholesale is proud to work with the JDRF and support them in everything that they do.  The walk was a huge success and I can guarantee that the awards dinner will be the same.