In this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale newsletter, we are featuring a special guest author, Dr. Glenn R. Singer, Director of the Sleep Disorder Center of the Broward General Medical Center, who has expert insight into the effects of sleeping problems on people with diabetes. It is well-known that diabetes can cause many other symptoms, but Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is sometimes overlooked as it is a significantly undiagnosed condition, especially among obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnea is a serious condition, and studies indicate that the stress caused by abnormal breathing is related to insulin resistance and affect morning glucose levels. Check out Dr. Singer’s article “A Better Night’s Sleep Can Help Diabetes” for more information on diabetes and sleep apnea.

Eating right is a big part of managing your diabetes, but there is no doubt that this can be challenging in our modern, “supersized” world of food portions. It’s easy to forget the proper amounts of food and correct balance of the food groups, and this can wreak havoc on your glucose levels as well as your waistline.

American Diabetes Wholesale is now carrying a new item that will help you make the right food choices – the Diabetes Portion Plate by beBetter Health! This colorful, sturdy plate has all the right information about staying on track with food portions and is specially made with the diabetic diet in mind. With the Diabetes Portion Plate, you can find the right balance between non-starchy vegetables, protein and starches for each meal, and the right amounts for each group too.

For more information on eating the right way on a diabetic diet, check out our free diabetes information site, Destination Diabetes! Find detailed information on some of the following topics:

• Food Portions
• Diabetic Food Exchanges
• Glycemic Index

As you may know, November is recognized as National Diabetes Month, but another special event also takes place this month – World Diabetes Day on November 14th! Established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1991 in response to the global diabetes epidemic, World Diabetes Day is internationally recognized and recently supported by the UN with the United Nations World Diabetes Day Resolution in December 2006.

The goal of World Diabetes Day is to create awareness and advocacy of escalating health threat that diabetes presents to people across the globe. World Diabetes Day elects a theme each year to focus upon, and this year a multi-year campaign was announced: Diabetes Education and Prevention. The Diabetes Education and Prevention theme for World Diabetes Day will run from 2009 to 2013. According to the World Diabetes Day Diabetes Education and Prevention Campaign website, the key messages for this theme are:

• Know the diabetes risks and know the warning signs
• Know how to respond to diabetes and who to turn to
• Know how to manage diabetes and take control

American Diabetes Wholesale supports World Diabetes Day and recognizes the importance of the new Diabetes Education and Prevention theme. Awareness of the causes and symptoms of diabetes is critical to manage, and in some cases, prevent this disease. Last year, American Diabetes Wholesale revealed our commitment to informing the public about diabetes and giving people with diabetes the tools and resources they need to live a healthy lifestyle with the launch of our free informational website, Destination Diabetes. It is loaded with great health information from licensed diabetes educators, diabetic recipes and other tips and advice.

This year, we launched another site, GlucoStories, devoted to giving the diabetic community a place to share their own personal stories about diabetes. Our contributors have stepped up and participated in this effort to inspire others and help people with diabetes or their loved ones affected by diabetes know that they are not alone.

Why not share your own personal account with the diabetes community in time for World Diabetes Day on November 14th? American Diabetes Wholesale is supporting the diabetes community by contributing $3 for every GlucoStory published your choice of diabetes charity. Your story will not only inspire others, but help make a difference with a donation to organizations that make a difference in the fight against diabetes every day.

Register for a free GlucoStories account and share your story today!

American Diabetes Wholesale is happy to welcome diabetes educator, Marci Sloane! Marci has years of experience as a registered and licensed dietitian/nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, and authored a fun and healthy weight loss plan in The Diet Game: Playing for Life! Find out more about Marci Sloane here.

You can find great health and nutrition information in Marci’s new section, DIY (Do It Yourself) Diabetes. Covering everything from healthy eating & total body care to humorous vignettes, Marci brings even more to the diabetes education and information website, Destination Diabetes.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and American Diabetes Wholesale is reaching out to help do its part in spreading education and awareness of diabetes.  In the month of November, ADW will be giving out FREE 1-year subscriptions to Diabetes Self-Management magazine on every order placed for the whole month!  With the diabetes epidemic on the rise, the more education and information people have about diabetes, the easier it will become to manage diabetes and its complications.

Also, for more health information, nutritional tips, and everything else you need to know about diabetes, you can check out our informational site Destination Diabetes.  Here you will find diabetic recipes, diabetes articles, newsletters  and the answers to all of your diabetes related questions.

If anyone has any questions about anything diabetes related, please call us at 877-241-9002 or visit us online at www.AmericanDiabetesWholesale.com

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.