On Saturday October 18, 2008, American Diabetes Wholesale participated in the American Diabetes Assocation’s Fort Lauderdale Step Out! Fight Against Diabetes Walk.  The event was held at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, FL.  There was a large turnout of walkers and volunteers.  With music, food, volunteers, and excited walkers, the walk was a success!  Every dollar that is raised at an event like this makes a difference.

ADW handed out free meters to those who had diabetes or knew somebody with diabetes.  Also, there were 5 lucky recipients that won either a free Splenda Cookbook by Marlene Koch or an Eat Smart Nutrition Scale.

The ADW Power Walkers team had about 20 team members walking the route around the Bank Atlantic Center.  We were also able to raise nearly $2,000 for the ADA and the fight against diabetes.  Below are several pictures from the event.

As we quickly approach our November 7th deadline for the second-annual Diabetes Educator of the Year Contest, we want to encourage you to tell us about an inspirational healthcare professional you know who is dedicated to fighting diabetes, and has made a difference in your life, or in the life of a loved one.

At ADW, we have set out to pay tribute to these educators, which include certified diabetes educators, nurses, and physicians, who consistently show compassion and an unfaltering commitment to their work, patients, and diabetes community. If you have someone that you think deserves to be the 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year, we’d love to hear from you!

The nomination process is easy – just visit www.AmericanDiabetesWholesale.com/Contest and fill out the required information. Our winner will be flown in for a two-night, three-day stay at one of South Florida’s most beautiful resorts, the Boca Raton Resort & Club. He or she will also be honored in a special ceremony coordinated by all of us here at ADW, together with our local diabetes advocate partners.

Last year’s winner, Barbara J. Odom, RN, PHN, M.ED is an extraordinary example of the loyalty and devotion that we at American Diabetes Wholesale so admire. She is U.S. Navy Veteran, a registered nurse of 36 years and has been a certified diabetes educator since 1985. Since retiring from the Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in June 2001, she has worked independently and volunteered her time in the San Diego Community and throughout the country. She is motivated by her love of nursing, teaching and helping others. She facilitates a monthly support group in Southeast San Diego, does workshop presentations on diabetes and other health concerns at churches, community groups and health fairs.

Help us continue to recognize those who are making a difference – go to www.AmericanDiabetesWholesale.com/Contest before November 7th and tell us about that special person who you think should be the 2008 Diabetes Educator of the Year!

Thank you again for all your support; we couldn’t continue to do this without you. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, and we look forward to hearing about the exceptional diabetes educator in your life!

All the best,
Your American Diabetes Wholesale Team

This past Saturday was our local ADA walk.  It was down where the Panthers play their home games, and they just so happened to have a  home game on Saturday too.  So I was faced with a dilemna, do I stay down there from 11 a.m. until 7 when the game starts and go over the Sawgrass Mall.  Or do I go home and then come back down for the game?  Or, do I just not go to the game at all?

The Panthers were having an open practice so I went in and watched it for a while.  As I was leaving I stopped at a table to pick up a schedule and a sales rep came over and gave me free tickets 9 rows behind the glass, so I couldn’t beat that.  We stopped over at the Sawgrass and decided we needed to go home and take a nap.  So that was the decision, drive home and then drive right back down.  After a fantastic game and talking with the sales rep, I received an early birthday present, season tickets to the Panthers!

Now, relating this all to my diabetes.  If I hadn’t of had diabetes, I would not have been at the walk, so I wouldn’t have gone to the open practice, nor received the free tickets.  If I didn’t receive the free tickets, I wouldn’t have met the sales rep, who would not have sold me season tickets, so I would have never became a season ticket holder.  So, thanks to my diabetes, I now get my name engraved into a seat at the Bank Atlantic Center.

Isn’t diabetes great!

This Saturday is our local ADA Step Out event.  So I will be there bright and early to get out there and walk around the Bank Atlantic Center, which I will also be there tomorrow night for the Panthers game!  I haven’t raised as much money this year as my goal was.  I wanted to try and reach the $2,000 mark, but only made it to $1,500.  Every extra dollar counts.  I love all the free goodies at these events too, makes me happy.

I ususally participate in 2 of the 3 area walks, but I was unable to do it this year, and could only do one, but it’s all good.

I haven’t been sleeping a lot lately.  I’ve been going through one of my insomniac times where I am up majority of the night, but I am being very productive and not just laying around in bed tossing and turning.  I’ve been doing a lot of reading and finally catching up on all the magazine subscriptions that I have been slacking on and months behind on.  Well I must be getting back to the Life of a Diabetic!

Last Saturday the American Diabetes Wholesale team participated in the 2nd Annual Feria de Salud Por Tu Familia at Tropical Park. This was a great event during Hispanic Heritage Month hosted by the South Florida American Diabetes Association. Several thousand local residents came out to Feria de Salud to help fight against diabetes in Miami’s neighborhoods that are most affected by diabetes.

Here are a few key stats on diabetes within the Hispanic community from the ADA:

* The prevalence of diabetes is 1.7 times higher in Hispanics than Non-Hispanic Whites
* 61% of the population is Hispanic in Miami-Dade County (19% in Florida and 7% in the United States)
* 8.6% Hispanics have been diagnosed with diabetes in Miami-Dade County
* 2.5 million or 9.5% of all Hispanic Americans aged twenty years or older have diabetes
* An estimated 16% of Cubans in the United States between the ages of 45 and 74 have diabetes
* Approximately 24% of Mexican Americans and 26% of Puerto Ricans in the United States between the ages of 45 and 74 have diabetes
* Estimated that by 2020, 44% of Hispanics over the age of 65 will have diabetes

ADW enjoy this great diabetes event and all the activities that were available for the families for everyone. The atmosphere included live music, dancing, nutritional information, cooking demonstrations, face painting for the kids, and much more….

Some photos of the event including our booth and banner on the performance stage.

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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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.

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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There 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.