When it comes to finding a one stop source for your diabetic supplies, ADW Diabetes is the answer for many of your needs. But did you know that with a few clicks, you can set up a personalized account to reference every time you enter the site?
Sometimes diabetics forget to take care of one of the most important parts of the body: the skin. An estimated one-third of diabetics will develop a skin disorder that is caused or affected by diabetes1, so caring for your skin is very important.
The ADA Diabetes walks are right around the corner. The first one in south Florida is this Saturday, October 13, 2007 in Miami. The following weekend the walk will be held in West Palm Beach. On October 27, 2007 American Diabetes Wholesale will have a team of walkers to raise funds […]
Traveling under any circumstances can be difficult, with flight delays, long stretches of driving, and greasy roadside food. For people with diabetes it is crucial to plan for unexpected travel problems so that you are able to maintain healthy blood sugar levels and make traveling with diabetes a breeze. Here are a few tips to get […]
This past Saturday I attended a MediVan & Health Community Services Inc. flea market with free health screenings. They provided free blood pressure and blood glucose checks to anybody who showed up. There was also a mini flea market to try to raise funds to provide no cost healthcare to uninsured Broward County residents. ADW […]
The American Diabetes Association and The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation do a lot in the way of raising money and awareness for the cure of Diabetes. They help give a voice to those who do not have the means to speak up or speak out. They are there to help raise funds and get […]
For diabetics, lowering blood pressure even just a little may have significant effects on your health. According to a recent Australian study, diabetics who lower their blood pressure can also lower their risk of heart attack, stroke, and renal failure.
How many options are out there? That is the question I asked myself yesterday after speaking with a mother who was calling in for her son who is in the process of changing jobs and will be without insurance for three months. Her son was on an insulin pump and would need the insulin for it. Being a […]
We recently attended the American Association of Diabetes Educators show in St. Louis, MO. The importance of educators in the world of diabetes is crucial. From attending the show, we saw first hand how dedicated these educators are to their profession. Some traveled across the country in order to attend this trade show, just so they […]
We’ve all heard the terms “good carbs” and “bad carbs” used by doctors, nutritionists, fitness experts, and dieters. While some people have begun limiting their overall consumption of carbohydrates (whether “good” or “bad”), others have concentrated on choosing more of the “good” carbs and avoiding the “bad” ones. Is all of this buzz much ado about […]