Why Exercise?
Physical activity is definitely important for people with diabetes. Exercise helps control blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight. It also increases blood circulation, which in turn can help prevent problems with your heart and nerves.
How Do I Get Started?
Last Friday's Broward County Dietetic Association's (BCDA) annual meeting was a success. American Diabetes Wholesale had the privilege to attend and be a proud sponsor of such a great organization.
The Islets of Langerhans aren’t the latest posh getaway destination for the jet-set. They aren’t found on a map at all. They’re found in your body – in your pancreas, to be exact. Though there are five kinds of islet cells, the most common islet cell is the beta cell. This is the cell that produces […]
American Diabetes Wholesale will be attending the February 15, 2008 Broward County Dietetic Association's meeting. At this meeting the BCDA will be discussing such topics as pediatric obesity, cardiovascular disease, women's health issues, and GI issues.
From December 18th to the 20th of 2007, American Diabetes Wholesale attended the "Making Data Count: Measuring Diabetes and Obesity in the Indian Health System".
C-peptide – you’ve never heard of it? You’re not alone. C-peptide is produced when the beta cells in the pancreas manufacture insulin. For every molecule of insulin produced, the body also produces one molecule of C-peptide. People suffering from Type 1 diabetes produce less insulin and less C-peptide than other people. Why? Their beta cells are […]
We have added some new products by Walden Farms that will be sure to bring a smile to many people. American Diabetes Wholesale will now carry salad dressings, sauces, and more fruit spreads.
American Diabetes Wholesale is now carrying a new line of diabetic snacks by the popular ExtendBar brand – ExtendCrisps Baked Snacks! These crunchy and nutritious snacks were designed to help you control your weight, and maintain energy throughout your busy day. They are a all natural source of protein and fiber, and […]
In a recent study from Denmark, scientists found what they believe to be an unfavorable link between periodontal disease and pre-diabetes.[1] This 2007 study suggests that having periodontal disease may contribute to the progression of pre-diabetic conditions – and even to Type 2 diabetes itself.
The last several years have seen a growing awareness of what insulin resistance is and how it affects the body. Insulin resistance causes various reactions throughout the body. In fatty tissue, it causes the breakdown of triglycerides, which leads to elevated fat levels in the blood. In the liver, insulin resistance prevents proper glucose storage, leaving […]