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.
When a person is newly diagnosed with diabetes, a whole new world of questions and concerns opens up! Fortunately, our modern medical system offers the invaluable contributions of the certified diabetes educator, or CDE. From learning how to use diabetic test strips to monitor their blood glucose levels, what foods can cause dangerous imbalances in […]
Today, November 14, 2007, marks the first World Diabetes Day, a campaign launched by the United Nations to officially recognize diabetes as a major threat to the health of people globally. The rising numbers of children afflicted with Type 1 Diabetes is of special concern, as it grows 3% annually for schoolchildren and adolescents, and a startling 5% for children of pre-school age.
Holidays can be tough for diabetics, and Thanksgiving is probably number one on that list. After all, a dinner table groaning under the weight of everyone’s special dishes is the standard, right? Your aunt’s homemade noodles, Grandma’s buttery rolls, the sugary goodness of pumpkin pie, and ladles of rich gravy poured over that turkey can really […]
Time is running out for the chance to nominate your favorite Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). The final day to submit your nomination for the CDE of the Year Award is November 30, 2007.