“I recommend Diachieve Omega-3 because it contains optimal amounts of EPA and DHA. It can help prevent heart disease and other complications for those with diabetes and for those without diabetes and is also beneficial in people who already suffer from heart disease.”

Norbert Moskovits, M.D., FACC, FCCP: Director, Heart Failure Program; Associate Director Of Clinical Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Center. He has been consistantly rated “One of the best physicians in NY,” by NY Magazine for several years in a row. He has published many articles in several medical journals and has presented his research at national conferences.

One complication of diabetes is eye damage or retinopathy.  People with diabetes have expressed great fear in losing their eyesight.  Dr. Moskovits’ very informative article entitled, “Omega 3s found to be just as effective as drug therapies for common eye disorder” can put your mind at rest.  Please use all the invaluable tools and information that are provided by our ADW advisors, our experts in the field of diabetes, to protect your future quality of life and good health.  That’s what we’re here for.

Go here to read entire article: OMEGA -3s found to be just as effective as drug therapies for common diabetic eye disorder By Norbert Moskovits, M.D., FACC, FCCP

The question many people with diabetes ponder is whether to eat sugar free or no sugar added foods. Do they really have less of an impact on glucose levels and can you actually eat more of them than the ordinary sugar foods? The main message to remember is that sugar free means that the sugar is replaced by a slower digesting carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol. To answer the question most accurately try testing your glucose levels before and approximately two hours following a meal or snack and compare the rise from the “sugar free/no sugar added food” to the typical sugar food. You may also try testing before the next meal since the glucose levels may rise more slowly from the sugar alcohol.

For more information on this topic please check out Marci Sloane’s article, Sugar Free or Not?

In this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter, Dr. Forrest Resnikoff gives us some great insights on taking care of our skin during these winter months. This can be especially challenging for those of us managing a diabetic condition, so Dr. Resnikoff offers some suggestions on how to best minimize dryness to avoid skin complications that can be exacerbated by diabetes.

“In many parts of the country winter brings cold weather and a drop in humidity. Skin tends to lose its water by evaporation into this dry environment. This is particularly extreme with aging or with diabetes, when the skin’s oil glands become less productive. Without a barrier of oil the skin can’t prevent this evaporation and is much more prone to becoming dry.”

“The key to avoiding dryness is to keep this water from evaporating from the skin into the air. It is water that moisturizes the skin. Lotions don’t do a very good job of holding this water in the skin because they are made up mostly of water with only a small amount of oil. Creams and ointments are more effective because they have a higher content of oil.”

This article truly contains timely recommendations that everyone can benefit from.

Go here to read entire article: Tips for Winter Skin Care – Dr. Forrest Resnikoff, MD, FAAD

As our special gift to you from the American Diabetes Wholesale team, we have lowered our prices an additional 5% for the enitre month of December!

We appreciate your loyalty this year and want to thank you with additional savings on top of our already low, low prices on diabetic supplies and health products.

No coupons required – Simply Shop & Save!

We hope our sale makes your holidays the healthiest and happiest. Plus, orders over $100 ship for free!

Click here to Shop & Save today!

Guess what? October is Dental Hygiene Month, so this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter features some timely recommendtations from Dr. Stacy Stein, DMD that we’re sure will come in handy on your next vist to the dentist. 

Proper oral hygiene is especially important when it comes to those folks that are also managing their diabetes effectively. As Dr. Stein remarks in the article, managing your oral health goes hand in hand with managing your diabetes. With that in mind, she goes on to discuss in detail some steps that should be taken to make sure that your diabetes doesn’t hinder you from having a successful dental visit.

“The team approach for excellent medical and dental care is the best. Be sure that your dentist and your medical doctors are connected and have a plan to ensure your dental treatments will have the healthiest and most predictable outcomes.”

True, having diabetes and managing good oral health can be a challenge, but with the information that Dr. Stein provides, you can have a smooth and more enjoyable dental visit!

Go here to read entire article: 7 Steps to a Successful Dental Visit | Dr. Stacy Stein, DMD

Are you a person that has had foot issues directly or indirectly related to your diabetes? If so, then this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter will definitely be of interest to you! In it, this week’s contriburting author, Dr. Forrest Resnikoff, MD, FAAD, goes into great depth in his discussion of diabetic neuropathy – its symptoms as well as possible ways to minimize the effects of this condition on one’s lifestyle.

“Years of elevated blood sugar levels can result in a type of damage to nerves called diabetic neuropathy. If you have this condition, the legs and feet can experience pain, tingling, burning or numbness.”

“Whether or not you have diabetic neuropathy, there are several things that people with diabetes should do to protect their feet…”

Actually, this article is an interesting read; it will be helpful even if you do not have diabetes but are experiencing similar foot pain and other related issues.

Go here to read entire article: Top Tips for Diabetic Foot Pain | Forrest Resnikoff, MD, FAAD

This week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter features an interesting discussion of body mass and its direct correlation with pre-diabetes and diabetes. Dr. Fred Vagnini, Board Certified Cardiologist, goes into great detail explaining how carrying unnecessary extra pounds can potentially set one on the path to diabetes. Dr. Vagnini goes on to offer helpful tips and recommendations for reducing body mass.

“First of all, if you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, you probably have a series of physiological, sociological and genetic roadblocks getting in your way. For example, overweight people with diabetes are often fatigued which can make it difficult to exercise.”

“Keep moving to get rid of unwanted pounds… Exercise plays an important role as a control mechanism for pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. It can literally blast through roadblocks.”

Whether managing a diabetic condition or otherwise, this is a great read and a real motivator for anyone wanting to shed those extra unwanted pounds.

Go here to read entire article: Exploring The Diabetes & Body Mass Connection – Dr. Fred Vagnini, Board Certified Cardiologist

Got a sweet tooth but need to watch your sugar intake? You’re not alone! In this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter, Registered Dietician Marlene Koch gives us some healthy options for baking with less sugar and sugar substitutes.

“In recipes where sugar’s primary role is simply to sweeten, such as a cheesecake or mousse, swapping out most, or even all of the sugar, with a sugar substitute is not usually a problem… make sure that the amount of sugar substitute you use is equal to the amount of sweetness provided by the sugar called for in the recipe…”

Marlene goes on to give some great tips and  tricks for reducing the amount of sugar while baking and how to better utilize sugar substitutes so you can hit that “sweet spot” between sugar reduction and great taste. Marlene has proven to us that you can “have your cake and eat it too!”

Go here to read entire article: Sweet Tips for Reduced Sugar Baking - Marlene Koch, RD

Ever feel like having a chocolate fudge brownie, a few chocolate chip cookies or some other type of sugar-laden treat but felt too guilty to indulge? Well, in this week’s American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter you’ll find that you don’t have to feel guilty about your sweet tooth! This week’s guest author, Dietician Marci Sloane, gives us some great alternatives for satisfying your sugar cravings.

“…(The) days of forgoing the sweets are a thing of the past! The increased number of lower sugar and sugar-free foods can help you reduce the “sugar-cravings” and their lower calories help you meet your calorie budget.”

The highlight, of course, of this article are the quick & easy low-sugar recipes designed for both diabetics and those looking for tasty sugar alternatives!

Go here to read entire article: Marci’s Review of Low Sugar Baking Mixes - Marci Sloane, MS, RD, LD/N, CDE

The American Diabetes Wholesale Newsletter for this week features a detailed discussion of hypoglycemia, a condition that many people encounter in their efforts to manage their diabetic condition. Our featured expert, Robbie Kleinman (“Nurse Robbie”) leads us through an interesting overview of this condition: What it is, how and why it occurs, symnptoms, and ways to treat hypoglycemia.

Highlights:

“Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar… Blood sugar that is too low can lead to coma or death and is considered a medical emergency.”

“Possible reasons for hypoglycemia include skipping or delaying meals, eating too few carbohydrates, too much exercise or too strenuous exercise, and drinking alcohol without eating food at the same time.”

“You should treat low blood sugar AS SOON AS you suspect you have it. The best way to raise your blood sugar above 70 mg/dl is to use glucose tablets.”

This is a great article for both folks managing their diabetes as well as their friends and family members; it sheds so much more light on a serious condition that we all would do well to be more aware of.

Go here to read entire article: Nurse Robbie’s Hypoglycemia Tips – Roberta Kleinman, RN, M.Ed., CDE