Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 18, 2009 — With the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov) reporting that nearly 24 million Americans are living with diabetes, the creation of a unified diabetes community that is focused on healthful living is more important than ever. American Diabetes Wholesale, a diabetes supply company keeping diabetes management affordable for all, especially the uninsured, has partnered with Charlie Kimball, a 24-year old Indy Lights race car driver and who has Type I diabetes, to announce the launch GlucoStories & Charlie Kimball Share Your Story Contest. Bringing together individuals living with diabetes and providing them with a platform to share their personal experiences, the contest asks people to explain how diabetes has impacted their lives and enter to win a Grand Prize trip to the “Firestone® Indy Lights” Championship Race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida Friday, October 9, 2009.

Charlie Kimball Firestone Indy Lights Race Car Driver

“Reaching out and supporting people in the diabetes community is what American Diabetes Wholesale is all about,” said Chris Maguire, Vice President of American Diabetes Wholesale. “GlucoStories is an extension of our commitment and partnering with Charlie Kimball to bring this program to the community was a win-win for everyone involved.”

Diagnosed in 2007, Charlie manages his diabetes, while growing his racing career. Racing since age 9, he has been involved in the most competitive racing categories in the world including British Formula 3, the Formula 3 Euroseries and the World Series by Renault. He made international history with a podium finish in the Formula 3 Euro series in his first race and is currently preparing for the Firestone® Freedom 100 from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway taking place at the end of May. Charlie was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 22 and because he cannot stop during a race to check his blood sugar he has a continuous glucose monitoring system where the receiver, mounted on his steering wheel, displays his glucose levels. Charlie also has a drink pack installed in his cockpit so he can sip orange juice if his blood sugar is low while he is driving.

“Diabetes doesn’t slow me down and is as much a part of my life as racing. Being able to merge the two is an incredible opportunity,” said Charlie Kimball, Professional Indy Lights Race Car Driver. “My hope is that by sharing my story, other people will be comfortable and open about sharing theirs. We’re all working towards the same goal of finding a cure and living a healthy, productive and successful life in the meantime.”

With the support of Home Diagnostics, Defeat Diabetes Foundation, Diabetic Rockstar, American Diabetes Wholesale and other partners, GlucoStories is a platform for people with diabetes or those who support people living with diabetes to inspire and feel inspired about living the best life possible. To learn more about the prizes, rules and to enter the contest, please visit www.glucostories.com and share your experiences with diabetes. Contest and story submissions deadline is July 6, 1007 Midnight, EST.

GlucoStories Contest Rules: no purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.), 13 years and older who did not purchase any equipment for purposes of entering the promotion and are not a practicing physician at time of entry. Void where prohibited. Enter Contest by: 7/6/09. Sweepstakes starts 7/15/09 and ends 8/17/09. For Official Rules, odds disclosure and prize descriptions, visit http://www.glucostories.com. Sponsor: American Diabetes Wholesale, 2501 NW 34th Place, Suite 35, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.

ABOUT CHARLIE KIMBALL

At 24, Charlie Kimball is a successful young American race car driver forging a career in the highly competitive world of open wheel racing. Charlie is currently racing in the Firestone Indy Lights Championship race circuit. Racing since age 9, he has been involved in the most competitive racing categories in the world including British Formula 3, Formula 3 Euroseries and the World Series by Renault. In 2005, Kimball shattered the European stereotype that “Americans are not fast” by becoming the first American in 11 years to win a British Formula 3 race. He went on to secure two track records and several F3 victories in both Britain and Europe. He made international history with a podium finish in the Formula 3 Euro series in his first race after he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2007. For more information visit: www.charliekimball.com.

Watch Charlie Kimball race on Friday, May 22 in the Firestone® Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on VERSUS TV. For more information about the Firestone Indy Lights Championship visit: http://www.indycar.com/indylights

American Diabetes Wholesale gave it’s readers a chance to share their story about living with diabetes. Ileana T tells a story of lifelong accomplishments and fulfillment, despite being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the tender age of 11 months. Eating properly and living a healthy lifestyle has allowed her to do great things. Read A Lifetime with Diabetes.

Enjoy flavors from around the world? GREAT! This week’s recipe corner explains how to liven up your chicken and rice, Spanish style. It has 330 calories, 27 grams of protein, 24 grams of carbohydrates, and 14 grams of fat. Learn how to cook up this delicious meal.

Highlighted in this week’s newsletter is ADW’s top categories. Save up to 60% on glucose test strips, up to 51% on diabetic foot care, and up to 48% on diabetic food

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Part of our mission here at ADW is to help everyone who is affected by diabetes…you do not have to be diagnosed with diabetes to be affected by this disease – friends, family members, team mates, co-workers ect…

Not only are we a great resource for low cost diabetic supplies, we are working hard to make sure we provide other resources outside of diabetic supplies. Some of our resources include our weekly informational newsletters, our diabetic forum, and our well trained staff.

This week we launched our “Share your Story” campaign. We’ve had many great responses and we are hoping to publish some on our website soon. Our goal is to give others who may be living with diabetes the comfort that they are not alone, but we are all in this together. Many of the stories came in with tips and suggestions. . .where can you get better advice than the people who are walking in your shoes?

Here is one of my favorite stories…it is feedback like this that makes me proud of our ADW team and the hard work our company is providing to the community!

“When I was first found out I was a diabetic thank god I found you. I
learned a lot of diabetes and was able to get my diabetic supplies at great prices. I really just want to thank the american diabetes wholesale team.” Brandon G, PA