This week ADW offers seven new gift baskets for people with diabetes.  These baskets are combinations of products including diabetic testing supplies, diabetic snacks, and foot & skin care.  Some of the baskets include the Baker’s Delight Basket, the Diabetic Care Basket, the Skin Rejuvenating Basket, and the Taste of Italty Basket.

Any one of the seven baskets in our store would make the ideal holiday gift.  Treat the diabetic in your life to something special!

Have you ever left your diabetes educator’s office thinking, “I just wish there was something I could do to show them how much I appreciate them?” Well American Diabetes Wholesale has the answer to that question. With ADW’s second annual Diabetes Educator of the Year contest, you can nominate your educator to become the 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year award winner!

It is very easy to do. In just 250 words or less, tell us why you feel that your educator deserves this award. You can submit a nomination from August 7, 2008 - November 7, 2008. Once all submissions are in, a panel of judges will then pick 5 finalists that will appear on our website for final voting. After all voting is over, the winner will receive a 2 night / 3 day stay at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in Boca Raton, FL.

To read more about the contest and publications about last year’s award, please click the following link.

American Diabetes Wholesale’s 2nd Annual Diabetes Educator of the Year Contest.

From Aug 6th – 9th the American Diabetes Wholesale along side with Dr Kim Mistiszyn & Marlene Koch attended the 2008 AADE annual conference in Washington DC. It was a great experience for me to learn more about the new technologies and advances that were displayed and discussed by all the companies who were exhibiting. Some of my favorites include the EatSmart Nutritional Scale, the new Medifridge II, and some of the new continuous glucose monitoring systems. This was the second year that we attended the AADE annual conference. It was a pleasure to have our Destination Diabetes Nutritional Advisor – Marlene Koch there to give- a-way several copies of her 375 Sensational Splenda Recipes book: Recipes Low in Sugar, Fat, and Calories

Over 3,000 healthcare professional dedicated to diabetes flew in from around the country to learn more about diabetes. ADW was warmly welcomed by many of them who stopped by our booth, it was great to see so many diabetes educators passionate to learn more about treating diabetes. I personally met with several hundred and discussed ways in which ADW can assist them in their efforts to help their patients manage diabetes.

We also launched our 2nd annual Diabetes Educator of the Year contest at the conference. This was a perfect place to introduce our contest to the healthcare professionals who work hard everyday fighting diabetes. If you feel your educator is deserving of this award please vote today!

Maintenance is a top priority for anyone with diabetes. In this week’s newsletter, Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE gives 12 simple steps to making the most out your diabetes maintenance routine. Limiting your carbohydrate intake at each meal, testing your blood glucose levels, and meeting with a doctor / health advisor regularly are just a few ways to optimize your regime. Read the entire article.

This week’s featured products will aide you in your goal of better maintaining your diabetes. The EatSmart Nutrition Scale is a great tool for helping you to manage your nutritional intake. It has nearly 1000 foods in its memory, making it a perfect addition for your kitchen. Keeping snacks handy is a great way to avoid drops. The ExtendCrisps Baked Snacks are both healthy and taste great. Use Blood Glucose Monitors regularly and test your A1c levels every 3 months to stay ahead of your diabetes.

Enjoy the succulent taste of freshly made Maple-Cinnamon Swirl Coffee Cake. This recipe has 228 calories and 34 g of carbohydrates per serving. Read the full recipe…