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American Diabetes Services
American Diabetes Services provides low cost and free diabetic supplies to diabetics who qualify through their medical insurance plans. As the nation's leading diabetic supply company, we are a Medicare provider and work with most major medical insurance plans. Additionally, American Diabetes Services accepts assignment on Medicare and private insurance claims.
Click here to find out if you or a loved one qualifies for free diabetic supplies. 5.2 million Americans have diabetes and don't even know it American Diabetes Services discusses signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Ft. Lauderdale, FL - January 19, 2005 According to the American Diabetes Association, 18.2 million Americans have diabetes. While an estimated 13 million diabetics have been diagnosed by their physicians, there is still a staggering 5.2 million Americans who have diabetes and don't even know it. Because type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 95% of all diagnosed diabetes, the majority of undiagnosed diabetics have type 2 diabetes. "More and more, there's a need for Americans to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Type 2 diabetes and to get tested to make sure they're not walking around with diabetes," said Bob Weinroth, President of American Diabetes Services "If diagnosed you may be eligible for free diabetic supplies through Medicare or private insurance." Signs that you may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes if left untreated can lead to serious complications such as blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, and nerve damage. If you're at risk for Type 2 diabetes, it's important to get diagnosed and treated. There are several signs that indicate you may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes:
Many of the symptoms related to Type 2 diabetes seem harmless; however, it's important to note that early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease your chances of developing diabetic complications down the road. Here are some of the symptoms associated with Type 2 diabetes:
Living with Type 2 Diabetes If you've recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, it's important that you're testing your blood sugar on a regular basis. There are many ways to test your blood sugar, you should discuss with your physician the different methods including standard blood sugar test, painless testing, and alternate site testing. Ordering these diabetic testing supplies is easy. American Diabetes Services has helped thousands of diabetics with their testing needs. "Living with Type 2 diabetes is hard enough without having to worry about struggling with the insurance companies over the cost of diabetic testing supplies. American Diabetes is committed to providing the highest level of service and in many cases your diabetic supplies are free or almost free through Medicare or private insurance." Explained American Diabetes Vice President Lorne Yaffe About American Diabetes American Diabetes is one of the nation's leading mail-order distributors of brand name diabetic supplies delivered directly to the individual's home. American Diabetes provides personalized customer service and reduced expenses to those with diabetes, often diabetic testing supplies are delivered at no cost to the patient. American Diabetes benefits include: free delivery directly to patient's homes, no insurance paperwork to complete, no upfront costs or waiting weeks or months for reimbursement, diabetes supplies delivered at very low or no cost to you, supplier of all the leading national brands. Leading products include: One Touch Ultra, Accu-Chek Compact, and Abbott FreeStyle. American Diabetes is a Medicare participating provider and specializes in providing supplies paid for by medicare and we accept Medicare assignment. In addition, we support Private Insurance, Major Medical and Group Health Insurance Plans; we accept most plans in all 50 states with the exception of HMO's. To Request American Diabetes Services, and for information about our free diabetic supplies, complete a free online application at www.americandiabetes.com, or call toll free at 1-800-933-8085 to compete a free application over the phone. Media Contacts: Jay Berkowitz, Ten Golden Rules, www.tengoldenrules.com, 561-716-1334 and Bob Weinroth, American Diabetes, www.americandiabetes.com, (561) 338-4900 |
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