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
22, 2008
Sugar and Sugar Substitutes – Trick or Treat?
If you find the thought of having diabetes and eating sugar is just as frightening as ghosts and goblins, you’re not alone. One of the greatest myths about diabetes is that sugar is a forbidden food. The not-so-scary truth is that sugar, in moderation, can be included as part of a healthy diabetes diet. But with […]
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 […]
Oct
1, 2008
Game Day Snacks – Fumble or Score?
Football season is in full swing, and you need look no further than grocery store displays and ads showcasing pizza, chips and dips, cheese and crackers and chicken wings to be reminded that it’s often the snacks that make or break a game.
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 […]
Sep
10, 2008
Exercise Questions Answered
Q. What are the benefits of exercise?
A. For people with diabetes, the benefits of exercise are blood glucose level improvements, stress reduction, increased energy, weight control, and for those who participate in regular physical activity, which includes moderate aerobic exercise, there will be a reduction in cardiovascular disease risk.
Q. How do I begin an exercise program?
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Aug
20, 2008
Health Benefits of Beans
You may remember the school yard chime, “Beans, beans, the magical fruit…” You say “musical?” Well, I say magical! The FDA agrees and has approved a U.S. dietary guidance message that says bean-rich diets may reduce your risk of heart disease and certain cancers. This includes garbanzo, kidney, black and other legumes (not the yellow and […]
Jul
23, 2008
Berry Berry Good for You!
Studies show when it comes to better health, you just can’t beat berries. As delicious as they are nutritious, fresh berries of all kinds are high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, and powerful phytochemicals that have been proven to reduce the risk for everything […]
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.