So, 17 years ago I get hit with pancreatitis. Cause? Incomplete development of pancreas in utero. It worked fine for 42 years, then the pancreas stopped. $125,000+ in medical bills later and I’m a regular at the ER for 100mg of Demerol and go home to rest and recover. At the beginning, my medical insurance was […]
I was diagnosed in January 2004 with type II diabetes. I was not feeling well and just lost my job which I had for 12 years. I feel asleep at work and got fired. I went to my doctor and told him I have been falling asleep a lot for no reason so he sent me […]
The GlucoStories contest ended a few weeks ago and American Diabetes Wholesale, Charlie Kimball, winner Brian Harris and his son and the contest partners and sponsors all celebrated at the Firestone® Indy Lights Championship race in Homestead, Florida. We are thankful to everyone that participated in […]
American Diabetes Wholesale received the South Florida Business Journal 11th Annual Excellence in Health Care Award in the health care company category. The South Florida Business Journal Awards recognize health care providers and professionals in the areas of research, innovation, community outreach and service to the poor and uninsured.
“Receiving this award further validates why we work […]
ADW Diabetes is now carrying the revolutionary new home testing system by Bayer – the A1cNow Self Check 2-test A1C blood glucose meter. For years, the only place to have an A1C test was in a doctor’s office, but with the A1CNow […]
October is National Apple Month! I can’t think of a better time to shed some light on the wonders of this fabulous fruit. Both delicious and nutritious, apples are a true “superfood” and a great addition to every diet.
ADW Diabetes’ GlucoStories contest has announced the winning entry! After our judges selected the finalists and our visitors voted on their favorite inspirational diabetes story, we are proud to announce that Brian Harris is the first ever GlucoStories winner!
Today, ADW Diabetes announced Brian Harris as the winner of the GlucoStories & Charlie Kimball Share Your Story Contest. Brian was selected as a finalist by a panel of judges recognized in the diabetes community and was chosen by people who voted for their favorite diabetes story on the GlucoStories.com website. Born and raised in Iowa, […]
Last week the American Heart Association announced ambitious new heart healthy guidelines which recommend that all Americans heavily limit their added sugar intake for the sake of their health – and their hearts.
New Guidelines
The new guidelines, which now mirror those set by the American Diabetes Association for persons with diabetes, state that added sugars (sugars that […]
Everywhere you turn, it seems that there is a lot of bad news regarding the economy. Many people have been affected by the downturn, and are facing financial difficulties, which can in turn affect their health.