Nov
4, 2008
ADW Recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and American Diabetes Wholesale is reaching out to help do its part in spreading education and awareness of diabetes.
Oct
30, 2008
ADW Now Works with Insurance Providers
In addition to being an affordable source of diabetic supplies for the uninsured and the under-insured, American Diabetes Wholesale now works with most private insurance providers!
Oct
14, 2008
ADW Donates Diabetic Supplies in Support of “Mr. Diabetes®” and Defeat Diabetes Foundation
American Diabetes Wholesale (ADW), a discount retailer of diabetic supplies, donated $10,000 in diabetic supplies to support Andy Mandell (“Mr.Diabetes®”)and his effort to increase awareness about diabetes through the Defeat Diabetes Foundation.
ADW, a discount retailer of diabetic supplies, donated $10,000 in diabetic supplies to support Andy Mandell (“Mr. Diabetes®”) and his effort to increase […]
Sep
17, 2008
Importance of Daily Logs of Blood Glucose Levels
One of the most important parts of managing your diabetes is by keeping a daily log of your blood sugars. Testing your blood sugar will let you know what your sugar level is at that time, but without keeping a log, you will not know any trends that may be occurring.
Sep
17, 2008
Men & Diabetes – Interview with Dr. Richard Bergenstal
We had the privilege of talking with Dr. Richard Bergenstal, the Vice President of Medicine & Science of the American Diabetes Association (ADA; www.diabetes.org). Dr. Bergenstal has dedicated 30 years of his career to making […]
Jul
7, 2008
Alternate Site Testing
Alternate Site Testing (AST) has becoming more popular over the past few years. What exactly is AST do you ask? Simple. It is a method of testing your blood sugar without having to prick your finger.
Jun
25, 2008
Welcome Marlene Koch!
Welcome Marlene Koch
This week American Diabetes Wholesale unveiled its new information website, Destination Diabetes. Our featured guest is Marlene Koch (nutritionist and cookbook author).
Marlene Koch will provide health tips and advice monthly in the “Cooking with Marlene” section of Destination Diabetes. Marlene’s reputation has earned her […]
May
22, 2008
Support Systems for Diabetes Patients
Being diagnosed with diabetes is difficult enough. What’s even more stressful is realizing the sheer volume of information that people with diabetes need to learn about in order to care for themselves effectively. It can truly seem overwhelming at times. But people with diabetes aren’t alone. There is a crucial support system that many patients don’t […]
May
1, 2008
Depression and the Link to Diabetes
Diabetes and depression often go hand-in-hand. According to many studies, diabetes and depression appear to be intimately linked. People with diabetes may be more likely to become depressed, while people who suffer from depression may have a greater risk of developing diabetes.
Jan
23, 2008
Diabetes & Kidney Disease
One of the leading long term complications of diabetes is chronic kidney disease. In fact diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney disease as well as the biggest reason people are placed on dialysis. Diabetes causes injury to the small blood vessels located in the kidneys which results in these future issues. “30% of […]