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We recently signed all of our residents up for a PFFS Plan. We've had a few problems with it. For example, our local Pharmacy who delivers our meds is now unable to send our diabetic supplies. We called a couple mail order companies and weren't able to get help until we reached Peter at Advanced Diabetes Supply. He has been a GREAT help in getting us what we need. And making the whole process smooth. We got everything delivered yesterday. JUST in time as we were almost out of both lancets and test strips. We will continue to use your company. Thanks :)

As per our telephone conversation and on behalf of my clients, thank you and Advanced Diabetic Supply for your exceptional customer service. It is truly refreshing to call your company and always have the call answered in person by such friendly professional people. My clients have commented on your company's willingness to contact their personal physicians to arrange for their diabetic testing supplies to be delivered to their homes. Keep up the great work!

I am really pleased and happy with the service from ADS. You are very prompt.

Thanks for providing great service to my mother. You provide a great personal touch.

I love the level of service you provide to me.

Just wanted to thank you for helping my mom with her test strips. It took a lot of stress away from her. You guys are great.

Gestational diabetes made news headlines in late July 2013 thanks to the release of one particular research group’s results. The study was completed by the well-respected researchers at Northwestern University. Here’s a quick look at what their findings may mean for pregnant women in the future:

The researchers’ findings seem to indicate that there are two, distinct, gene variants that are common among women who develop the disease. The two genes involved are BACE2 and HKDC1. BACE2 is classified as a protease and has made headlines before. Just last year, it was heralded as being beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. It also plays a role in glucose metabolism as does HKDC1. It is an enzyme as well.

At this point, it is believed that the knowledge of the link may prove helpful to pregnant women and their OB/GYNs in the future. For example, an OB/GYN treating a woman with a family history of gestational diabetes may be able to look for the genetic markers prior to, or shortly after, conception.

Based on the test results, the OB/GYN and the woman involved will then be able to take a proactive approach to preventing the disease as opposed to a reactive one. Examples of a proactive approach would be to closely monitor the woman’s body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar levels throughout her pregnancy. The OB/GYN could also schedule a glucose tolerance test early on.

Women that do develop gestational diabetes will obviously need to take steps to maintain their health and that of their children. Depending on their OB/GYNs’ advice, those steps may include embracing dietary restrictions, a designated exercise routine and routine blood sugar testing. We should also mention that if a routine blood sugar testing regime is suggested, the supplies may be conveniently ordered online.

Many glucose meters can last more than 10 years and still function normally. If you’ve had your glucose meter for a while, you may be wondering when you should consider replacing it. The key to knowing when it’s time for new equipment primarily lies with the accuracy of your machine. Even so, you may still want to consider investing in a new meter in order to take advantage of improved technology.

In order to test the accuracy of your meter, you’ll need to use the glucose control solution that is designed for your machine. You should test your machine’s accuracy each time you open a new bottle of test strips in order to ensure you continue to get valid results. If your machine has some age on it, it could be a good idea to check periodically between vials as well.

 If you are required to test your blood sugar multiple times daily, you may want to consider one of the newer models that will allow you to reapply blood onto the same test strip whenever it does not contain enough. The ability to do this could essentially save you a great deal of money on test strips over the long haul.

If you’ve recently experienced changes in the way your blood sugar fluctuates, your physician may have asked you to keep a log of your readings. Some of the information you may need to record include the time of day and whether the test was conducted before or after a meal. A newer machine that is capable of storing this data could be very helpful when it comes to discussing changes in your diet or medication with your doctor.

Impaired vision is unfortunately a side effect of diabetes. If you’ve suffered from a loss in vision, you may want to consider a glucose meter than reads your results aloud. One of these models can also give you low battery alerts and error messages out loud, so you do not have to worry about reading the controls to find out this information.

In many cases, your insurance company may pay for a new glucose meter every few years. If you qualify for one, you can greatly benefit from the advances in technology that have taken place since you last obtained a meter.  To find the model that’s right for you, contact us today.

Diabetes testing supplies have certainly come a long way. The blood glucose meters of today are much less painful, much more accurate, and much faster than ever before. The OneTouch Ultra2 meter from LifeScan is just such an example of a product to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar better than ever before.

The OneTouch Ultra2 does even more than simply provide accurate glucose readings every time. This meter actually will assist you in making meal choices, spot trends, and easily upload and share information with your physician. The makers of this device are so dedicated to providing you with the best information possible to better manage your diabetes that they also went the extra mile by including something called "Simple Start", a 20-minute DVD and booklet that will show you how to make simple adjustments in your daily routine, so you can still enjoy the foods you love.

The OneTouch Ultra2 is just about as painless as diabetes testing today gets; only a small speck of blood is required for a very accurate reading every time. It is also fast, featuring a 5 second response time. Other features include: a 500 test memory bank, before and after meal markers to assist in spotting trends, a large and very readable screen, multiple choices for seeing glucose level averages over a longer period of time, and the device is easily downloaded to help you discuss your diabetes management with your treating physician.

In conclusion, if you want a high quality meter that is fast, gentle, convenient, and accurate, you can't go wrong with the OneTouch Ultra2 from LifeScan.

Advanced Diabetes Supply provides diabetes testing supplies to people nationwide, including the OneTouch Ultra2 blood glucose meter from LifeScan. Our highly trained staff and state of the art technology ensures fast and convenient home delivery anywhere in the country. Contact us today for all your diabetes testing supplies and more!