As you may know, we are incredibly excited to have kicked off our second-annual American Diabetes Wholesale Diabetes Educator of the Year Contest! We hope to get everyone in the community involved in honoring those dedicated heroes that are helping in the […]
American Diabetes Wholesale and Author Marlene Koch, RD Launch Destination Diabetes™
The American Diabetes Association estimates that 20.8 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes and of that number, 6.2 million are unaware that they have the disease. To assist in the education of people living with diabetes, American Diabetes Wholesale, a discount […]
The Islets of Langerhans aren’t the latest posh getaway destination for the jet-set. They aren’t found on a map at all. They’re found in your body – in your pancreas, to be exact. Though there are five kinds of islet cells, the most common islet cell is the beta cell. This is the cell that produces […]
C-peptide – you’ve never heard of it? You’re not alone. C-peptide is produced when the beta cells in the pancreas manufacture insulin. For every molecule of insulin produced, the body also produces one molecule of C-peptide. People suffering from Type 1 diabetes produce less insulin and less C-peptide than other people. Why? Their beta cells are […]
We work hard at ADW Diabetes to stand behind our commitment to the diabetic community. Our role in the “fight against diabetes” is to ensure everyone is able to get affordable diabetic supplies. We understand the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels and the complications that […]
Perhaps you’ve heard about the recent controversy surrounding Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate), a medication used by nearly 1 million Americans to treat type 2 diabetes. Perhaps you’re even taking Avandia. If so, you may wish to consult with your doctor to confirm whether taking it is still the best option for you.