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ADW Newsletter: Nominate Your Diabetes Educator – Sept 24, 2008

September 24th, 2008 by Duane, Product Specialist

Do you have a diabetes educator that has made a great impact in your life? Diabetes Educators are the people that we turn to whenever a question arises that may not have a clear answer. This week’s newsletter is aimed at giving thanks to all of the educators that have inspired their patients to better control diabetes and live a healthy life.

Nominate your educator and they may have a chance to win a trip to sunny South Florida! They will have a 3 day / 2 night stay in the luxurious Boca Resort. Nominate your educator today!

This week’s product spotlight focuses on our top diabetes books. Want to learn more about diabetes? If so Diabetes for Dummies is the perfect book for you. This is a great book for people that have been recently diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes Self Management Magazine a wonderful source for the most up-to-date news on diabetes. This magazine is sent bi-monthly to subscribers. Read about all of our popular diabetes books.

This week’s recipe will be sure to cause your mouth to water in anticipation! Learn how to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins, a treat that the whole family will enjoy. This recipe has 238 calories and 30 grams of carbs per serving. Learn how to make this week’s recipe!

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New Diabetes Supplies at ADW

September 23rd, 2008 by Geoff - Product Specialist

This week we’re proud to announce we have more new Diabetes Supplies at American Diabetes Wholesale. We now carry 4 new PiC Indolor Insumed Syringes. These syringes feature a built-in magnifying lens for easier reading and more accurate dosings.

These insulin syringes come in a variety of needle lengths and gauges, for your convenience. Available sizes are 8mm or 12.7mm needle lengths, and 30 or 31 gauge.

We now also carry the updated Omron Full Body Sensor – Body Composition Monitor and Scale, HBF-510. This product is an updated product from Omron Healthcare, and it features five different fitness indicators to help you better manage your health.

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Importance of Daily Blood Glucose Log

September 17th, 2008 by Chris - Customer Relations

One of the most important parts of managing your diabetes is by keeping a daily log of your blood sugars. Testing your blood sugar will let you know what your sugar level is at that time, but without keeping a log, you will not know any trends that may be occurring. Certain foods could spike your blood sugar, or exercise could also affect it, so by knowing your glucose levels throughout the day you and your healthcare professionals can better manage your diabetes.

One way of keeping track of your blood sugars, is by using a daily log book. These log books can keep track of what your blood sugar level is, and what type of medication you are taking or carbs you may be eating during that meal.

ADW works closely with diabetes educators, nurses, and other health care professionals and also realizes the importance of these log books. Because of this, ADW is offering free log books for your order of $50.00 or more.

Check out our ADW Daily Log Book to receive your promo code for FREE Self Test Log Books!

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Destination Diabetes Interview with Dr. Richard Bergenstal of the American Diabetes Association

September 11th, 2008 by Eric, Web Department

Destination Diabetes had the privilege of talking with Dr. Richard Bergenstal, the Vice President of Medicine & Science of the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Bergenstal has dedicated 30 years of his career to making life better for people with diabetes.

Recently, the ADA surveyed 1,000 men with type 2 diabetes, age 40-60, as well as 1,000 female spouses of men who have type 2 diabetes. The survey assessed their general knowledge of type 2 diabetes and associated complications.

The ADA has information on its website dedicated to men’s health issues. For more information, please visit www.diabetes.org/menshealth.

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ADW Newsletter: Exercise Questions Answered – Sept 10, 2008

September 10th, 2008 by Duane, Product Specialist

In this week’s newsletter, Jeanna Rhoulhac, CDE answers a series of questions regarding exercise. People with diabetes will benefit greatly from adding an exercise routine to their weekly regime. Benefits include reduced blood glucose levels, lower stress, increased energy, weight control, and a lower chance of developing cardiovascular diseases. Learn about different types of exercises, strategies, precautions, and more. Read the full article.

American Diabetes Wholesale will participate in the American Diabetes Association’s Annual Step Out Walk this coming Fall. Our team has already risen $1,500 and counting. You can help to create awareness about diabetes by donating to ADA Powerwalkers.

This week’s product spotlights are aimed to help jump-start your future exercise routine. Educate yourself! Choose from a variety of books from Rapaport Publishing to learn more about diabetes or how to prepare healthier meals. Once you have read about diabetes and spoken to your doctor about a workout routine, get the Omron Pocket Pedometer, HJ-112 to help keep track of how much steps and calories you burn. This device can be conveniently stored in your pocket, bag, and even on your belt. Now you can use the Omron Fat Loss Monitor with Scale HBF-400 to measure how much weight and body fat you have burned. Read more about our featured products.

Prepare a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. Learn how to create Stuffed Cabbage Rolls.

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3 New Teco Diagnostics Products at ADW

September 2nd, 2008 by Geoff - Product Specialist

Teco Diagnostics Urinalysis Testing StripsThere are three new Teco Diagnostics products now available at American Diabetes Wholesale. Teco Diagnostics provides high quality and reliable testing urinalysis strips. You can now test blood sugar levels, ketone levels, and many other substances with these strips.

ADW now carries the Teco URS-10 Multistix 10, Teco URS-1G Glucose Test Strips, and the Teco URS-2K Ketone-Glucose Test Strips.

All of these products offer quick, accurate results in under two minutes. We also have other urinalysis test strips available in our store.

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