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© 2006 American Association of Diabetes Educators; Published by SAGE Publications The Educator's Guide to Diabetes Resources, 2006
A.C. LaRocco Pizza Company 509-924-9113 877-527-6226 www.aclarocco.com Patients: Diabetic-friendly, vegetarian, low-fat, low-carbohydrate pizzas. Organic whole-grain crusts and organic tomato paste. Two varieties of A.C. LaRocco pizzas are especially diabetic-friendly: the Quattro Formaggio and the Spinach & Artichoke. All A.C. LaRocco pizzas are made with all-natural ingredients that are high in fiber and low in fat. Educators: Specializes in vegetarian, low-fat, low-carbohydrate, diabetic-friendly pizzas. Crusts are organic and whole grain. Organic tomato paste is used. A.C. LaRocco pizzas are made with all-natural ingredients (high in fiber and low in fat). Inulin, dietary fiber is added to help prevent blood glucose spikes. Flyers and discount coupons available. Cost: Approximately $7.00. To order: Check store locater on the Web site or call 877-527-6226. Americal Corporation 252-762-2000 www.medipeds.com Educators: MediPedsTM Diabetic Socks help to prevent and alleviate symptoms of diabetes-related conditions by protecting feet from irritation and blisters. Proper foot care is essential for people with diabetes to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and MediPedsTM provides them with an affordable, comfortable product. All educators will receive an informational brochure, and the first 200 to respond will also receive a tea pad of $1.00-off coupons for your patients. Cost: Free. To order: E-mail us at diabeticprogram{at}americalhosiery.com with your name, the hospital or clinic at which you work, shipping address, phone number, and e-mail address. American Medical ID 800-363-5985 www.IdentifyYourself.com Patients: Medical identifications are a lifesaving tool for anyone living with diabetes or allergies. We make medical IDs people want to wear, with free sizing and engraving and no annual fee. With our online medical registry, patients can manage their personal health information, with access and assistance available 24/7 online or by calling our toll-free number. Educators: We provide materials to educate and encourage those with diabetes to wear a customized medical ID, such as order form displays, posters, prescription labels, prescription pads, and chart labels. We would also be happy to assist you with events with brochures, promotions, or giveaways. Cost: Prices begin at $21.95. To order: Call toll-free 800-363-5985 or visit us at www.IdentifyYourself.com for educational materials, ordering information, or questions. Amerx Health Care Corporation 800-448-9599 727-443-0530 www.Amerigel.com Educators: Provide your patients with diabetes free samples of Amerigel Care Lotion, brochures, and valuable coupons for health fairs, support groups, and so forth. Antimicrobial/antifungal, antipruritic, and anti-inflammatory dimethicone-based OTC Care lotion contains Oakin and is nongreasy and fragrance and dye free. It can be used for xerosis, tinea, or hyperpigmentation, making the skin feel soft and touchable. Cost: Free samples. To order: Call customer service at 800-448-9599 or e-mail info{at}amerxhc.com. Amputee Coalition of America 888-AMP-KNOW 865-525-8772 www.amputee-coalition.org Patients: The ACA produces many award-winning publications for consumers and patients, including the bimonthly magazine inMotion and First Step: A Guide for Adapting to Limb Loss, a 135-page publication aimed at the new amputee and available in both English and Spanish. Educators: ACA's Because We Care bags are designed to give health care providers information to disseminate to people facing amputation. These patient packets contain the latest edition of ACA's First Step, a copy of the bimonthly inMotion magazine, and other information about the ACA and its programs. Cost: First copy free. Shipping and handling charges apply. To order: Call 888-267-5669 or visit our online store at www.amputee-coalition.org/marketplace. Bayer Healthcare Diabetes Group Educators and Patients: Now you can test more accurately and easily with No Coding RequiredTM blood glucose monitoring systems from Bayer. The CONTOUR® is the only single-strip system that is fully self-coding, providing more accurate results. And the fully self-coding BREEZE® system requires no handling of individual test strips because of its 10-test disc. As a result of these unique features, BREEZE® is the first meter to be awarded an Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation. To order: Visit www.BayerDiabetes.com to find detailed information on products, great educator tools, and patient resources. Blaine Pharmaceuticals 800-633-9353 www.blainepharma.com Patients: The patient starter kit includes DiaSenseTM Magnesium, Chromium, and Multivitamin fact sheets, comparison sheets, and "In the News"; DiaSenseTM patient education brochure; and DiaSenseTM coupon or rebate offer. Educators: The educator starter kit includes DiaSenseTM Magnesium, Chromium, and Multivitamin fact sheets and comparison sheets; The Clinical Impact of Magnesium and Chromium; DiaSenseTM patient education brochures (pack); and DiaSenseTM coupons or rebate offers. Cost: All starter kits are free. To order: Visit www.DiaSenseHealth.com or call 888-DIASENSE. California Walnut Commission Patients: Nutrition and recipe brochures are available for patients. Educators: Walnut Education Kits are available for health professionals. Cost: Free. To order: Request free materials by visiting www.walnuts.org. CogniMed Inc Educators: We cordially invite you to view the CE/CME-certified online program titled "Evolution in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes With Incretin Mimetics: Achieving Better Glycemic Control to Improve Patient Outcomes." The curriculum for this educational and clinically relevant program was developed and is presented by Linda M. Siminerio, RN, PhD, CDE; David M. Kendall, MD; and John B. Buse, MD, PhD (program co-chairpersons) and Scott V. Joy, MD, CDE, FACP. In addition to describing the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and reviewing effective treatments, including incretin mimetics, the program presents an informative case study of a typical patient with type 2 diabetes who presents in an office setting. Last, methods and practical tips for achieving optimal glycemic control for the patient are discussed. Earn a maximum of 1.8 contact hours. Cost: Free. To order: This educational activity is available online at www.CogniMed.net/diabetes. Coheso, Inc 877-750-2300 www.coheso.com Educators: Booklet of nutritional information of 500 common foods and a 7-day logbook to give to your patients. Nutritional information includes calories, carbs, fat, and fiber. The logbook can be used to note glucose readings, insulin, food, and exercise information. Cost: Free. To order: Visit www.coheso.com/educators. Patients: Coheso's Track3 is an all-in-one device for easy diabetes management and planning. It acts as a data logger, provides nutritional reference for 35 000 foods, and is a goal manager. It is compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around in a purse or a pocket. Record and maintain all the factors that affect your diabetes in one convenient place. Cost: $59.00. To order: Visit www.coheso.com/track3. DaVita/KEY Connections 888-MyKidney (888-696-4363) www.KeyConnections.com and www.DaVita.com Patients: Information about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease. Focus placed on the detection, prevention, and treatment of all stages of chronic kidney disease. Patients receive free booklets, tools, handouts, and quarterly newsletters. For those in stage 4 kidney disease, classes may be available locally. Educators: Brochures, brochure holders, glomerular filtration rate calculators, guidelines to managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), and posters. Two presentations about managing CKD patients are available; both offer 1 RN CE and 1 CCM credit. Can be given locally or via webex to large professional groups. Cost: All materials to patients and professional are free. To order: Patients may enroll by completing the brochure or by calling 1-888-MyKidney. Professionals may enroll as a professional and order brochures by calling 1-888-MyKidney. dbaza, inc 866-322-9286 www.dbaza.com Patients: Interactive educational CD-ROM for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. Provides an age-appropriate introduction into key areas of diabetes care, including blood glucose monitoring, insulin injections, dietary management, and exercise and focuses on the basic skills necessary for self-management. Favorably reviewed by the AADE and the Family Review Center. Cost: $39.95 includes Internet updates. Educators: Institutional version of the CD-ROM for health care facilities. Provides greater flexibility for integrating the interactive materials into educational curriculum. Cost: $95.00. To order: Call 866-322-9286 or fax 866-322-9232. The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook by Coffee and Cale 800-757-0838 830-895-5528 www.fouringredientcookbook.com Patients: Practical kitchen tool for busy cooks who must or want to eat healthy. Enjoy 352 delicious dishes requiring only 4 or fewer ingredients. Each simple recipe provides nutritional analysis along with the exchanges. Appetizers, salads, vegetables, main dishes, and desserts. This cookbook is a helpful lifesaver! Educators: New large-print edition of 352 4-ingredient recipes with nutritional analysis and exchanges. Appetizers, salads, vegetables, main dishes, and desserts. Information on new low-fat ways to cook, helpful list of foods to keep on hand, dietary changes patients can implement, and a low-fat and low-sugar list to use. Cost: $19.95 plus $3.50 shipping and handling. To order: Write to PO Box 2121, Kerrville, TX 78028; call 800-767-0838 or 830-895-5528; or visit www.fouringredientcookbook.com. Wholesale order information is available by calling 830-895-5528. Diachrome/Nutrition 21 866-DIACHROME (866-342-2476) www.diachrome.com Patients: Diachrome is a once-daily, nonprescription, advanced nutrient-based support for type 2 diabetes. To learn more about Diachrome's unique, dual effect on blood sugar and cholesterol control, visit our Web site at www.diachrome.com or call for Diachrome's Product Information Brochure with high-value coupon. Cost: Free. To order: Call 866-DIACHROME (866-342-2476). Educators: Order Diachrome nutrient-based supplement samples for patients (5-day starter supply with rebate), Patient Product Information Brochure with coupon, Professional Product Information Brochure, and Diachrome Science Briefs. Cost: Free. To order: Visit the health care professional section at www.diachrome.com and access the How to Buy/Order Samples section, or call 1-866-DIACHROME. The Dialogue Company, Inc 800-972-7994 www.adialogue.com/enroll Patients: Diabetes Outlook is a free program designed to be a practical and easy-to-understand educational resource for patients and their family members. Program materials cover a broad array of important topics, such as risk factors, the need for dietary change, glucose control, the importance of regular exercise, and a variety of other health issues that are appropriate for a person with diabetes. Patient kits are delivered prepacked and ready for you to hand out. Educators: Educator's Display & Teaching Materials, instructional panels on major diabetes topics. Cost: Free (including free shipping). To order: Call 800-972-7994 or sign up at www.adialogue.com/enroll. Disetronic Medical Systems Inc 800-280-7801 317-570-5100 www.Disetronic-usa.com Patients: Patient education materials include Troubleshooting Hypoglycemia, Troubleshooting Hyper-glycemia, and Stepping Into Physical Activity. Educators: Educator resource materials include Troubleshooting Hypoglycemia, Troubleshooting Hyperglycemia, Stepping Into Physical Activity, The Professional's Pocket Guide to Infusion Site Management, The Importance of Site Rotation, and Infusion Set Decision Tree. Cost: Free. To order: Call 800-780-2801. Drew Shoe Corporation 800-837-3739 www.drewshoe.com Educators: Your patients will better understand the importance of footwear designed for the diabetic foot. The comfort series pamphlets from Drew are informative, educational, and written with the patients in mind. Topics include diabetes, arthritis, and plantar fasciitis. Pamphlets are available in English and Spanish. Drew Shoe Corporation's mini catalog of therapeutic comfort footwear (also available in Spanish) presents more than 20 styles of A5500 SADMERC coded footwear. Please check our Web site for even more styles and use our store locator to find a Drew dealer near you. Cost: Free for up to 10 pieces, 15 cents each for more. To order: Order by phone at 800-837-3739 or e-mail customerservice{at}drewshoe.com. Eat Well Be Well Foods, Inc 541-387-3330 www.eatwellbewell.com Patients: Our Resource Center at www.eatwellbewell.com is a destination site for diabetes and nutritional information, education, and breaking news. We also offer a free monthly newsletter, valuable online coupons, and printable informational brochures. Educators: Samples of cereals, oatmeal, cereal bars, and chocolates. All products are sugar free and uniquely sugar alcohol free, eliminating gastric distress associated with other sugar-free products. Sample kits are available to educators interested in trying products. Educator Kits are also available, which include patient samples, brochures, attribute comparisons, and valuable coupons. Cost: Free. To order: Visit www.eatwellbewell.com/educators, e-mail us at info{at}eatwellbewell.com, or call us at 541-387-3330 x202. Family Health Media 800-366-3641 www.FamilyHealthMedia.com Patients and Educators: Free online preview of Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers: The 3-Step Program, an award-winning, 18-minute video for patients, family members, and clinical staff. A gentleman with diabetes and neuropathy demonstrates the daily foot check, a podiatrist presents examples of common foot problems to watch for, and Archie, a friendly talking foot, explains why people with diabetes must wear doctor-approved shoes fit by a professional. Available in English or Spanish. Cost: Purchase price of $99 includes an 11- x 17-in. color wall poster to assist patients with foot self-inspection at home. To order: Free preview available at www.FamilyHealthMedia.com, or call 800-366-3641. Health Care Products 800-899-3116 www.diabeticproducts.com Patients and Educators: Leading manufacturer and marketer of over-the-counter, HBA, and nutritional products considered crucial to the daily self-management of diabetes. Samples, product information brochures, and coupons available on select products. Diabetic Tussin®, number one selling and number one pharmacist-recommended sugar-free cough/cold medicines; DiabetiDerm®, deep moisturizing skin care products containing L-arginine; Multi-betic®, the multivitamin specially designed for patients with diabetes with alpha lipoic acid, lutein, and lycopene; DiabetiTrim®, nutrition and weight management shakes; and DiabetiSweet®, measure-for-measure sugar substitute bakes, cooks, and tastes just like sugar. Cost: Free. To order: Samples and information available through our Web site. Purchases can be made at www.diabeticpromotions.com or by calling 866-263-9003. Hero Nutritional Products, LLC 800-500-4376 www.cinnabeticii.com Patients and Educators: A comprehensive brochure explaining the difference between cinnamon and the patented ingredient cinnulin pf, used in our product for patients and educators alike. It talks about the use of type A polymers and metabolizing blood glucose while reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, encouraging lean body mass, and eliminating fat body mass. Cost: Free. To order: Products are available at most health food stores: Wild Oats, Whole Foods, Mother's Markets, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, Long's, and other fine retailers. Idaho Plate Method, LLC 800-429-7279 208-624-7279 www.platemethod.com Patients: Idaho Plate Method specializes in colorful products that show clients an easy-to-follow meal plan. The visual approach is perfect for elderly patients and people who have low literacy and/or are busy. Products for diabetes, weight loss, and good nutrition include English and Spanish guides and paper placemats and English-language washable placemats. Educators: The Idaho Plate Method offers free downloads of booklets and food diaries to assist educators. PowerPoint presentations are available: "Diabetes" and "Good Nutrition & Weight Loss." Spanish materials use English subtitles for easy teaching and use common Mexican foods. Educator Kits include all of our products except the CDs. Cost: Prices are available on our Website (www.platemethod.com) or by calling 1-800-429-7279. To order: Orders may be placed at www.platemethod.com (credit card orders only); all other orders may be mailed to Idaho Plate Method, PO Box 441, Rexburg, ID 83440, or faxed to 800-429-7279. InsuCalc, Inc Patients: InsuCalc wheels are portable, easy-to-use, pre-meal insulin bolus dosage calculators for individuals on multiple daily injection (basal-bolus) regimens. InsuCalc wheels come in 12 combinations of insulin:carbohydrate ratios and hyperglycemia correction scales. They are sold only to health care professionals, who dispense the wheels based on each individual's insulin regimen. Educators: InsuCalc wheels are portable, easy-to-use, premeal insulin bolus dosage calculators for individuals on multiple daily injection (basal-bolus) regimens. InsuCalc usage has been proven to decrease HbA1c levels. InsuCalc wheels come in 12 different insulin:carbohydrate ratios and hyperglycemia correction scales. Sold only to health care professionals. Cost: $4.85 per wheel for purchases of 100 wheels, and $5.50 per wheel for purchases of 50. To order: Visit www.insucalc.com. MedicAlert Foundation 800-ID-ALERT (800-432-5378) www.medicalert.org Patients: MedicAlert®, the original nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and saving lives by providing identification and medical information in emergencies, has brochures available in both English and Spanish for children and adults, with information about the MedicAlert® 24-hour Emergency Medical Information Service as well as our renowned MedicAlert® bracelets and necklaces. Educators: Free training and curriculum materials are also available to educate medical, emergency, and rescue professionals about MedicAlert® products and services. Cost: Free. To order: Call toll-free 1-800-ID-ALERT (1-800-432-5378), visit www.medicalert.org and click "Professionals," or mail your request to MedicAlert Foundation, 2323 Colorado Avenue, Turlock, CA 95382. Medifast 1-800-638-7867 www.medifastdiet.com Educators: Medifast has free resources for people with diabetes including a Diabetic Guide and access to MyMedifast, which is a free educational and support Web site. The Diabetic Guide can be downloaded for free from www.medifastdiet.com. Cost: MyMedifast is free to all Medifast customers. To order: Call 1-800-638-7867 or visit www.medifastdiet.com. Mistebar Computer Consultants, Inc 888-809-0059 www.InsulinHelper.com Patients: The booklet Tight Control The Easy Way explains what intensive insulin management is in simple terms and how to do it without using any technical terms or math. Loaded with examples. Twenty additional pages with topics such as Insulin Response Chart, Injection Timing, Treating Hypoglycemia, Don't Leave Home Without It, Computing Insulin Sensitivity, and Glossary. Educators: Directions for using intensive insulin management explains intensive insulin management and reinforces skills taught by the certified diabetes educator using intensive insulin management with the Insulin Helper, which computes the insulin dose for you. No math required. Twenty additional pages with topics such as Insulin Response Chart, Injection Timing, Treating Hypoglycemia, Don't Leave Home Without It, Computing ISF, and Glossary. Cost: $10 per booklet. To order: Call toll-free 888-809-0059 or print an order form on our Web site, www.Insulinhelper.com. National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health 301-496-5248 www.nei.nih.gov Educators: Diabetic Eye Disease: An Educator's Guide (English and Spanish) is a patient education tool for health professionals and community-based educators who work with people who have diabetes. Formatted as a desktop flipchart with text to guide discussions and illustrations to show the patient. Includes a CD that features modules patients can use on their own, a Power-Point slide presentation, and English and Spanish presentations that can be printed in PDF format. A Spanish-language version is also available. Cost: The first copy is free. Additional copies are $2 each. To order: Visit http://catalog.nei.nih.gov/productcart/pc/mainIndex.asp. National Kidney Disease Education Program, National Institutes of Health 866-4-KIDNEY (866/454-3639) www.nkdep.nih.gov Patients: Free educational materials for people with diabetes or high blood pressure. New Make the Kidney Connection brochure explains the increased risk of kidney disease among people with these conditions and the importance of getting tested. Spanish materials are also available. Educators: Free educational resources on glomerular filtration rate and kidney disease treatment. Cost: Free, with a minimal shipping charge for larger quantities. To order: Call 866-4-KIDNEY or visit www.nkdep.nih.gov. NEWSTART® Lifestyle Program 800-525-9192 www.newstart.com Patients: You can enjoy quality of life with the proven, healthy, and practical approach of Weimar Institute's NEWSTART® Lifestyle Program. The goal of the NEWSTART® team is to help guests restore their health and vitality by combining diet, exercise, stress management, expert medical supervision, and faith in divine guidance. The program is listed second among 10 of the top weight loss programs evaluated by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Cost: Varies by program. To order: Learn how to manage your diabetes and minimize the risks of complications by calling 800-525-9192 or going to newstartinfo{at}wiemar.org. Nutrihand Inc 877-nutrihand (877-688-7442) 650-564-9600 http://www.nutrihand.com Patients: Nutrihand for consumers allows users to self-manage their health. Through planning and tracking of meals, fitness, and medical information, users learn nutritional facts and caloric burn out on thousands of foods and exercises. Our medical logs track users' data in 1 location and deliver very meaningful reports. Cost: Basic plan is free. Educators: Nutrihand Pro enables educators, dietitians, and health care professionals to create personalized meal and fitness plans for their patients. Clients can follow professionals' plans online or offline. If they follow plans online, we connect the professional with the client to make it easy to monitor, see reports, and make plan adjustments. Cost: Nutrihand Pro Premium Subscription is $9.95 a month or $95.40 per year. To order: Register online at www.nutrihand.com. The O'Keeffe's Company 800-275-2718 www.okeeffescompany.com Patients: Working Feet, a skin therapy, provides overnight relief for feet that crack and split. It is absolutely odorless, safe for all skin types, alcohol free, highly concentrated, and has no greasy feel. Created by a pharmacist, Working Feet is recommended by diabetes educators and used by thousands of diabetics. It promotes healing of the severely compensated skin on both feet and hands. Educators: A literature sheet on our product(s) is available. Cost: Literature sheet and 5-oz samples for customers and diabetes educators are free. To order: Call 800-275-2718. Pfizer Lyrica® 1-866-4LYRICA www.lyrica.com Patients: Patients can visit www.lyrica.com to learn more about both Lyrica and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Patients can use an Assess My Pain screening tool and also access a Lyrica Users Guide, which can help patients better understand what to expect from taking Lyrica. Patients can sign up for a Stepping Forward From Diabetic Nerve Pain free e-newsletter. Educators: Many resources are available on www.lyrica.com for health care professionals. Animation that demonstrates Lyrica's mechanism of action is available for reference. Patient education informational handouts can be downloaded to share with patients. Another resource located on the Web site is Frequently Asked Questions About Lyrica, which provides basic product information as well as safety and dosing information. Background information about Lyrica and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, published pivotal trials, and other scientific papers are available. Cost: It is free to access the Web site and the resources available on the Web site. To order: Visit www.lyrica.com. Rule of 15® 800-328-5113 www.glutose.com Patients: The Rule of 15®. Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Hypoglycemia, available in both English and Spanish. Educators: The Rule of 15®. Glutose 15 educational material is available for distribution to answer commonly asked questions about hypoglycemia. Available in both English and Spanish. Cost: Free. To order: Call 1-800-328-5113 or visit www.glutose.com. Smiths Medical MD, Inc 800-826-9703 www.cozmore.com www.cleoinfusionsets.com Patients: Deltec Cozmo® Insulin Pump User Manual, CozMore® System User Training CD-ROM, CozMore® System Patient Pack, waiting room brochures, Deltec Cozmo® insulin pump Starting Guide. Educators: Deltec Cozmo® Insulin Pump User Manual, CozMore® Personal Pump Trainer Training Materials, Deltec Cozmo® Insulin Pump Training Guide, CozMore® System User Training CD-ROM, Product Feature Sheets, Managing Diabetes, Reducing Health Care Costs brochure, Quick Reference Guide for School Nurses and Camp Staff, symposia at major trade shows and conferences. Cost: Free. To order: Call 800-826-9703. Solo GI Nutrition 866 So Low GI (866-765-6944) www.solo-gi.com Patients: Low Glycemic Nutrition for People with Diabetes, a patient's guide to using low glycemic nutrition products such as SoLo GiTM bars to help keep blood sugar in the normal range. Educators: Diabetic Educators Guide to Low Glycemic Nutrition, an educators guide to the glycemic index, glycemic load, and the benefits of using a low glycemic nutrition eating plan, including foods such as SoLo GiTM bars to help patients keep blood sugar in the normal range. Cost: Free up to 50 copies. To order: E-mail info{at}solo-gi.com. SOOIL USA 866-747-6645 858-404-0659 www.sooilusa.com Patients and Educators: Insulin Pump Therapy Frequently Asked Questions piece, DANA Diabecare II Insulin Pump Specification Sheet, and DANA Diabecare II Infusion Set Piece. Cost: Free. To order: E-mail support{at}sooil.com or call 866-747-6645. SurgiLance, Inc 888-808-6494 770-448-9493 www.surgilance.com Educators: SurgiLance single-use safety lancet for convenient micro blood sampling is one of the most convenient and safe lancets available in the market for micro blood sampling. Its innovative design protects health care professionals from needlestick injury, and the unique 1-step activation mechanism makes it extremely simple to use. It is available with either a needle or blade, each with different depths of penetration, to provide optimal blood flow for different applications and skin types. Cost: Free samples by request. To order: Call 888-808-6494 or e-mail admin{at}surgilance.com.
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