Just a few weeks ago, we featured Marlene Koch’s article about how to approach the Thanksgiving holiday in a safe and healthy way…but the challenges of the holiday feasts aren’t quite over yet! This week’s edition of the American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter features diabetes expert and educator, Marci Sloane, giving great advice on how to continue good habits and safe practices during the busy holiday season. Check out her article – “Healthier Holiday Tips” – this week for more information.

Don’t forget about American Diabetes Wholesale’s gift to all of our customers – the Healthy Holidays Sitewide Savings! Every product in our store has an extra 5% off our already everyday low prices – that means you can save up to 65% off of retail prices until December 31, 2008! Don’t miss out on these great deals on a wide range of diabetic supplies such as diabetic test strips, glucose meters or insulin pump supplies. Or maybe you’re looking for a special gift for someone, such as a diabetic cookbook or maybe even our Happy Holidays Sugar Free Gift Stocking, chock full of tasty sugar free candies, available for a limited time.

If you are planning on getting one of these special items for the holidays, it’s important to remember that the holiday season is pretty hectic, so be sure to take a look at our suggested holiday season shipping estimates. It will help you plan ahead so those special gifts are sure to make it on time for the holidays! Feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any questions or special requests.

What holiday party is complete without that creamy seasonal favorite, egg nog? It’s a special treat, but it is not the best choice for someone with diabetes or with similar dietary needs. Check out the great new recipe, Easy Holiday Eggnog for a great tasting new take on the traditional favorite!

This week’s newsletter features a great article by cookbook author and diabetes nutrition expert, Marlene Koch, titled “Game Day Snacks – Fumble or Score?” It’s a timely article as the exciting sports seasons are getting underway, and many friends gather around the big screens to cheer their favorite teams on! Although these are great ways to spend time with friends and family, they often present a challenge to those who need to watch the types of foods they eat, especially people with diabetes. Marlene gives some great tips on how to manage healthy snacking, and even bringing your own gameday snacks that are sure to please the crowd (and keep you worry-free!)

Marlene also gives us two super recipes for these events! Mix up the spiciness of Buffalo Chicken Strips with the cool creamy taste of Bleu Cheese Dip, or maybe serve up a crunchy vegetable tray with Classic Spinach Dip!

In the spirit of the festive season, American Diabetes Wholesale is proud to bring you a special sweet ‘n spooky treat for your favorite trick or treater – the Halloween Tricks ‘n Treats Gift Basket! Loaded with sugar free goodies like Go-Lightly candies and Jelly Belly Sugar-Free Jelly Beans, it’s a great way to celebrate the fun of autumn in a healthy way!

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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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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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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…

This week’s Newsletter concentrates on letting people with diabetes know how important it is to maintain proper nutrition. Following a strict diet is important, especially for someone with diabetes. People with diabetes are recommended to use the Diabetes Food Pyramid to model their diet after. It is also important to include proper multivitamins and supplements in your daily diet routine to enhance your health. Stock your cabinets and refrigerators with low-glycemic foods, for these type of foods have shown to benefit people with diabetes greatly. Read more about this week’s main article.

American Diabetes Wholesale will be giving our customers a free sample of Glucerna Meal Bars (Oatmeal Raisin or Chocolate Peanut) while supplies last.

This week’s featured recipe is Chicken Waldorf Salad.

May is here, and so is another edition of the American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter! We tackle another important topic this week with the article “Diabetes and Depression.” Depression affects millions of Americans, and diabetes may have additional adverse effects on the condition. People who are prone to depression might have a higher risk of developing diabetes, and diabetics themselves are prone to becoming depressed as well. Check out this article for more details.

American Diabetes Wholesale’s Product Spotlight this week deals with our line of Diabetic Foot Creams. The skin conditions of diabetics can be especially tough on the feet, so it is important to make sure your feet are in tip-top shape. With items such as PediSof-D Diabetic Foot Cream, DiabetiDerm Foot Rejuvenating Cream and Neoteric Diabetic Skin Care Oxygenated Advanced Healing Cream you’ll find affordable quality ways to take care of your feet!

This week’s recipe is a sweet, old-fashioned recipe that is sure to please – Grandma’s Apple Crisp. Try it out for a tasty, healthy dish!

This week’s edition of the American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter deals with a popular diabetic health topic these days – cinnamon. The benefits of cinnamon on diabetics is getting a lot of buzz lately, mainly due to the studies that indicate that it improves blood glucose levels and lowers cholesterol, which are critical concerns for anyone with diabetes. Check out the article “Cinnamon and Diabetes” for more information about cinnamon and how it might be incorporated into your health regimen!

This week’s Product Spotlight goes hand in hand with the main article as we focus on American Diabetes Wholesale’s range of cinnamon-related diabetic products. We carry everything from Diabetic Food with cinnamon, such as the Omega Smart Organic Cinnamon Apple Nutrition Bar or ExtendCrisps Cinnamon Baked Snacks, to dietary supplements like Cinnamon Supreme Blood Sugar Support. Check out our site for great deals on these and other health care products to assist you in living well.

We round off the newsletter this week with a delicious dessert recipe for Cinnamon Apple Roll-Ups! They are a healthy and tasty way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

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This week’s edition of the American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter has a great article about a serious topic that has gotten a lot of coverage in the media lately – using insulin and eating disorders. This very dangerous practice was the subject of a recent study on Type 1 diabetic women with eating disorders who were skipping insulin doses, mostly due to the effects of weight gain. Check out the article “Insulin & Weight Loss” for more details.

Our Product Spotlight this week is on our new line of Diabetic Books. Now you can get some great educational resources with your orders, with selections such as Diabetes for Dummies by Alan L. Rubin, MD, The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed – 2nd Edition by Gretchen Becker, and a great informative audio book for those on the go – My Pocket Doctor – Diabetic Reference Guide And Journal – 60 Minute Audio Book!

Don’t forget the tasty recipe at the end of the newsletter – a sweet and fruity treat – Cran-Apple Oatmeal.

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This week’s edition of the American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter is here! To start things off, we included a great article about a recent study on bitter melon and diabetes. Bitter melon is a tropical fruit used in many foreign countries for its health benefits, as well as culinary flavorings. The study indicates that bitter melon in its various forms (extract, tea, etc.) may have a positive effect on AMPK, an enzyme that regulates metabolism and aids in the body’s glucose absorption. Check out the article, “What is Bitter Melon?” for more information!

This week’s Product Spotlight puts Blood Sugar Supplements into focus. American Diabetes Wholesale carries a wide range of these types of diabetic products, such as GSL Sugar Balance, and Diabetiks Multi-Vitamin by Nature’s Benefit. Many people have heard of the benefits of cinnamon on diabetes, and we also have products to meet those needs too. If you’re interested, be sure to check out Cinnamon Supreme Blood Sugar Support and Cinnamon Supreme!

Finally, this week’s recipe is a delicious meal that has it all: veggies, protein, and lots of flavor. It’s an old favorite: Chicken Cacciatore over Pasta. Cook this one up, and enjoy the smiles!

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