Diabetic.com Announces Strategic Alliance With Home Diagnostics, Inc.Business Editors, Health/Medical Writers DEERFIELD BEACH Deerfield Beach, town (1990 pop. 46,325), Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; inc. 1925. The development of high-technology industry and commerce expanded the town and more than doubled its population between 1970 and 1990. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 18, 2000 Partnership To Produce Co-branded Diabetes Monitoring Products Diabetic.com, the premier online resource for individuals with diabetes, today announced a strategic partnership with Home Diagnostics, Inc., the leading U.S. manufacturer of diabetes testing products. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the agreement, Diabetic.com will distribute co-branded blood glucose monitoring blood glucose monitoring Sugar monitoring Lab medicine The periodic testing of serum glucose in Pts known to have DM. See Bedside glucose monitoring, Beta cell implants, Diabetes, Glucometer, Glycosylated hemoglobin, Non-Invasive glucose monitoring. test strips and meters to its consumers under the Diabetic.com and Prestige Smart System(TM) brand names. Individuals with diabetes use blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence test strips and meters to test their blood sugar on a routine basis. On average, people with diabetes test their blood sugar 2 to 3 times per day, although testing may be as frequent as 10 times daily for some individuals. "Diabetic.com has established a reputation as the one-stop destination portal site Noun 1. portal site - a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet; "a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc. for aiding people in their diabetes management This article is about the management of diabetes mellitus. For more on the disease itself see diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure as of 2007. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle, altering metabolism. , and Home Diagnostics is known for their commitment to quality," according to Aharon Ungar, President of Diabetic.com. "This partnership is the latest example of our commitment to assure our consumers access to a spectrum of products and services that allow them to effectively manage their diabetes with confidence and ease." The Diabetic.com Prestige Smart System is a family of affordable, high quality diabetes management products that can improve the quality of life for people with diabetes by offering an accurate, fast, affordable and easy way to monitor their blood glucose levels blood glucose level, n level of glu-cose in the bloodstream, normally about 70 to 115 mg/dL after fasting overnight. Higher levels may indicate diseases such as diabetes mellitus. . Diabetic.com ships thousands of blood glucose test strips and monitors to customers each month, representing 30% of their total shipments, and this number is growing. "Home Diagnostics is pleased to partner with Diabetic.com and to offer their customers our blood glucose monitoring products," says Les Capella, Vice President Sales & Marketing. Mr. Capella adds, "This is an alliance that will provide us with greater exposure to this large and growing market, and we are confident Diabetic.com consumers will find that our products live up to their reputation for accuracy and ease of use." The goal of Diabetic.com is to empower people with diabetes to proactively manage their disease by providing them with information, education, and access to a variety of products that support a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. Blood glucose monitoring devices are one of thousands of diabetes management items featured on Diabetic.com. In addition to medical supplies, Diabetic.com offers thousands of specialty items including sugar free and low carbohydrate foods, books, vitamins, nutritional products and personal care items. For more information on Diabetes and Blood Glucose Monitoring management and devices, visit www.diabetic.com About Diabetic.com Diabetic.com is the premier resource for individuals with diabetes. Diabetic.com empowers people with diabetes to proactively manage their disease by providing them with information, education and access to a variety of products that support a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. As an information resource, Diabetic.com publishes free monthly newsletters and offers the expertise of a Certified Diabetes Educator A Certified diabetes educator (CDE) is a health care professional who is specialized and certified to teach people with diabetes how to manage their condition. Typically the CDE is also a nurse or dietitian who has further specialized in diabetes expertise. to answer questions. Community members are able to post topics for discussion on bulletin boards and download delicious and healthy recipes -free! Diabetic.com features a comprehensive and unparalleled array of unique and specialty items, from medical and diabetic supplies to vitamins, books and sugar free products. Among Diabetic.com's specialty marketplaces are Diabetic Superstore su·per·store n. A very large retail store that stocks highly diversified merchandise, such as groceries, toys, and camera equipment, or a wide variety of mechandise in a specific product line, such as computers or sporting goods. , Diabetic Bookstore, SugarFreeNow, and Life's Little Helpers Little Helper can refer to:
About Home Diagnostics Home Diagnostics, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive and intricate canal system, is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city's population is described as metropolitan, where diverse culture is commonplace. According to 2006 U.S. , is a privately-held diabetes diagnostics company dedicated to developing point-of-care and self-care testing capabilities to improve diabetes management at the lowest cost to consumers. Founded in 1985, Home Diagnostics set out to make it easier for people with diabetes (nearly 16 million in the US alone) to accurately monitor their blood glucose levels and manage their disease, helping make diabetes management more manageable. Home Diagnostics' in-house operations include quality assurance, quality control, research and development, manufacturing, distribution, customer service, sales and marketing. |
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