Diabetes-Friendly Tips for Enjoying Summer Fruit Summer is just around the corner and lots of delicious fruits will soon be at their peak. For people with diabetes, these delicious snacks are still within reach, but some considerations need to be taken before indulging. The following guidelines from the American Diabetes Association can help you choose the best fruits for your nutritional needs.1 If you're counting carbohydrates: Keep in mind that a small piece of whole fruit or about half a cup of frozen or canned fruit has around 15 grams of carbohydrate. Dried fruits, on the other hand, can have 15 grams of carbs in just two tablespoons! Fruit can also be eaten in exchange for other sources of carbs, such as starches, grains or dairy. If you're using the glycemic index: Most fruits have a low glycemic index because of their fructose and fiber content. However, some fruits have a medium index, including melons, pineapple and some dried fruits such as dates, raisins and sweetened cranberries. If you're use the plate method: A small piece of fruit or ½ cup of fruit salad for dessert is a nice complement to non-starchy veggies, a small portion of starch and protein. No matter which method you use, keep in mind that the best choices are fresh, frozen or canned fruits without any added sugar. ProMed offers a complete line of diabetic management products that were designed with long-term care in mind. To learn more, contact your ProMed territory manager, give us a call at (800) 648-5190 or visit us online at promedsupply.com. Reference 1 American Diabetes Association. Fruits. Available at: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/making-healthy-food-choices/fruits.html. Accessed May 20, 2014.

C.diff  Vaccine Advances to Phase III Trial A vaccine for Clostridium difficile is now one step closer to reality. The potential vaccine, developed by Sanofi Pasteur, has performed well in two initial trials and has now moved on to a large Phase III trial. During an earlier testing phase, researchers saw a significant increase in antibody production against C. diff toxins in volunteers between the ages of 40 and 75. Elderly recipients experienced particularly strong immune responses. The vaccine is designed to work the same way as the tetanus or whooping cough vaccines, by stimulating the immune system to fight C. diff when it appears. To learn more, click here.

The CareSens N Blood Glucose Monitoring System provides you with safe, convenient and painless blood glucose diagnostic monitoring. Accurate results can be obtained in just five seconds using a small blood sample. This package contains one CareSens N Blood Glucose Meter, an owner's booklet, a quick reference guide and two 3V batteries. Additional features: 0.5 µl sample size No coding required Options for fingertip, palm or forearm testing Pre-/post-meal flagging and averaging Alarm can be set with up to three times 250 test memory Transmission port 14-day test averaging (total, pre-meal and post-meal) WARRANTY: Five-year limited

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