Diabetes can have serious effects on your vision. It is the number one cause of legal blindness in the United States.[1] Both Type I and Type II diabetes can cause damage to your eyes, including these problems:
Diabetes is a growing health crisis in the United States. New scientific evidence suggests that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may be partially to blame for the increase in new cases of diabetes, particularly in children.
HFCS is a mixture of fructose and glucose. It is used instead of sugar in many products because it’s inexpensive and […]
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Often times, people with diabetes focus so intently on monitoring their blood sugar that they forget to keep track of other important health indicators. Cholesterol is one of those things. Checking your levels is important for everyone, since too much can lead to heart disease. People with diabetes are already at risk for heart disease, so […]
Free clinics throughout the country are dedicated to providing care to those who are in need. The majority of clinics are non-profit organizations funded by donations, and some grant money to accomplish their goals: blood tests, blood glucose screenings, providing prescription medications, and in some cases, providing diabetes testing supplies.
Having diabetes does not mean that you cannot enjoy sweets! D-Lectable has an assortment of delicious treats. Customers now have the option to enjoy candies like dulce de leche, dark chocolate covered espresso beans, lemon and cream, chocolate and cream, mango, and licorice just to name […]
If you have diabetes, you have probably already been testing your glucose levels for a long time. Sometimes, though, people with diabetes were never shown how to properly test their glucose levels. Here’s a little refresher course in how to do it right. Are you following all the steps?
A range of Hollister Ostomy products has been added to our growing list of items. They offer a variety of skin barriers and pouches to suit anyone's needs. They are a worldwide leader in ostomy, wound care, and other durable medical equipment products.
This is the final week to submit your entries for the Certified Diabetes Educator of the Year Award. ADW Diabetes understands the importance of diabetes education in the effort to self manage diabetes. Because of Diabetes Educator dedication and care for their patients, we want to give them rewards for […]
Earlier today, ADW Diabetes attended a Diabetes Awareness education seminar at the Pompano Primary Health Clinic, which services the uninsured. They invited us to attend their seminar on Diabetes Awareness, and share our information with the patients with diabetes that they see.