Record Your Own Personal Alarm Reminders

MaxiAids (www.MaxiAids.com) is pleased to carry the MedCenter Your.Minder Talking Personal Recording Alarm Clock, which allows you to record up to 6 alarms in your own voice. It’s great for diabetics, arthritics, heart patients, Alzheimer’s patients and anyone who takes multiple doses of medications. It can be used by the whole family to set a wake-up alarm, specific reminders throughout the day, or even a personal message to another family member.

You can record any sound of your choice (such as birds chirping), or record a specific message in your own voice, such as:

- "You have a doctor’s appointment at 10:00"
- "Don't forget to take your heart medication"
- "Happy Birthday!"
- "Pick the kids up at the soccer field"

Other features include time announcement at the touch of a button, dual speakers with Loud and Extra Loud settings and a clear, large type lighted date/day/time display. Includes both 2 AA batteries and AC adapter.

Your.Minder is available at Maxi-Aids for $39.95.

Diabetes Patients: Get a Free Coil Magnifier with Your Purchase of a Blood Glucose Monitor, Test Strips, Lancets & Diabetic Supplies from MaxiAids

Many diabetes patients already know about the variety of diabetic products MaxiAids carries, including blood glucose monitors, test strips, lancets, insulin coolers & carriers, non-restrictive socks, reference guides, syringe magnifiers and alarm reminder watches. And they enjoy the lowest available pricing when they shop at www.MaxiAids.com. Now, diabetics can also take advantage of MaxiAids’ current offer of a FREE Coil 5x Sliding Pocket Magnifier with any purchase of $50 or more.

“It’s a great opportunity for those who have diabetes to purchase the supplies they need and get a great bonus on top of it,” says Elliot Zaretsky, founder and president of MaxiAids. Of the Coil 5x Sliding Pocket Magnifier, Mr. Zaretsky says, “This handy little magnifier slips easily into a briefcase, backpack, handbag or even a pocket, and gives you a powerful 5x magnification when you need it.”

But this offer is for a limited time only, while supplies last. No ‘rainchecks’ will be given - once they’re gone, that’s it! So don’t delay, visit www.MaxiAids.com today!

MaxiAids Offers FREE Blood Glucose Monitor with Purchase of Test Strips

MaxiAids Products for Independent Living, leading supplier of products for the blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, arthritic and diabetic, as well as those with mobility challenges and other special needs, has announced a special offer for those with diabetes. Customers ordering 4 bottles of Prodigy Autocode Test Strips will receive a FREE Prodigy Autocode Blood Glucose Meter.

The Prodigy AutoCode Blood Glucose Monitor is a talking bilingual (English and Spanish) blood glucose monitoring system that is ideal for those with low vision. It does not require coding, provides accurate results within 7 seconds and uses only a small amount of blood for virtually pain-free testing.

In addition, Prodigy offers alternate site testing (upper arm, forearm, hand, thigh, calf, hand, or finger) to decrease or eliminate pain. The large LCD screen lets you easily read results, or use the talking mode to hear results spoken in English or Spanish.

To take advantage of this offer, go to http://www.maxiaids.com/. But hurry, this is a limited time offer!

The Complete Quick & Hearty Diabetic Cookbook Helps Those with Diabetes Manage Meals

Diabetes patients know all too well the importance of watching everything they eat, and how the amounts and types of foods they eat impact their blood glucose levels. When it comes to cooking at home, challenges often arise when diabetics realize that some of their favorite family recipes may now be 'off limits.'

However, it is possible for diabetics to manage their special dietary needs while at the same time keeping their taste buds happy. The Complete Quick & Hearty Diabetic Cookbook, available at Maxi-Aids, features more than 250 fast, low-fat recipes with old-fashioned good taste. Included are Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Main Dishes, Side Dishes… and even Desserts.

To help diabetics track their food intake, nutrient analyses and exchanges are included with each recipe. And for those wondering if it’s “legitimate” will be pleased to know that it carries the endorsement of the American Diabetes Association. View the diabetic cookbook or visit www.MaxiAids.com for more products for those with diabetes.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes patients who have retinopathy should also be screened for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to Sophie D. West, M.D., the lead researcher in a study conducted at the Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine in the United Kingdom.

Earlier research had shown that 23 percent of men with Type 2 Diabetes have OSA that was under-recognized and under-treated. The researchers in the new study analyzed data from 118 men who had participated in the earlier study and found that retinopathy was present in 54 percent of those who had OSA, as compared to only 31 percent of those without OSA.

Although more research is necessary, Dr. West suggests that doctors treating patients with Type 2 Diabetes consider whether the patients could have OSA and whether they should be referred for a sleep study.”

Follow these links to Read the Full Story on Health.am or to view a full range of Products for Diabetics at Maxi-Aids.

Walk to Cure Diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF), as many as 3 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, a disease most often diagnosed in childhood that strikes suddenly, lasts a lifetime, and carries the constant threat of deadly complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputation.

JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. Thanks to dramatic research progress, a cure is now within our reach. The Walk draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It's fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. Above all, it's an event you will feel good about being a part of.

There are upcoming walks in Fresno, CA, Denver, CO, Springfield, MO, Leesburg, VA or see a list of JDRF-sponsored walks by state

Maxi-Aids Products for Independent Living carries an assortment of products for those with diabetes, including blood glucose monitors, insulin cases and coolers and diabetic socks.

Study Shows Sleep Habits Affect Risk of Diabetes

People who get too little, or too much, sleep stand a greater risk of developing diabetes, according to a study published on the website of the journal Sleep Medicine.

Researchers at Canada’s Universite Laval who studied the habits of 276 volunteers over a six-year period determined that those who didn’t get seven to eight hours sleep a night were two and a half times more likely to develop a blood sugar abnormality that has been linked to type 2 diabetes.

Scientists were not able to determine the exact cause behind the findings of the study.

Read Sleeping too much or too little increases your risk of diabetes as reported on the China Daily website.

All You Need to Know About Diabetes

Being diagnosed with Diabetes can be a difficult and overwhelming time. There are so many questions to be addressed. Here’s a great tool that can guide you through the first steps and help make the learning process easier.

My Pocket Doctor: Reference Guide & Journal

My Pocket Doctor: Diabetic Reference Guide and Journal is a must-have comprehensive reference and self-care guide for the newly diagnosed Diabetic. Written by an Endocrinologist, a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator, it gives practical advice and information for those recently diagnosed with diabetes. It would make a great gift for a friend, family member or yourself. For maximum accessibility for the blind and those with low vision, it’s also available as a Braille book and on CD.

Features:
• Your Food Plan & Dining Out
• Testing and Blood Glucose Log
• Travel Guidelines
• Measures 6 ½ x 3 5/8, 48 pages
• Includes protective poly-vinyl carry sleeve

For more information or or order:

My Pocket Doctor: Reference Guide & Journal

Visit www.MaxiAids.com for more diabetic products.

Maxi-Aids Product News: Embrace Bilingual Talking Blood Glucose Monitor with Voice Guidance Helps Blind and Low Vision Diabetics

Maxi-Aids’ many diabetic customers, and especially those who are blind or visually impaired, will want to check out the Embrace Bilingual (English/Spanish) Talking Blood Glucose Monitoring System, which gives accurate test results in only 6 seconds! You’ll love this incredibly lightweight and portable monitor that measures around 4” x 2” x ¾” thick and weighs only 2.3 oz.

With Embrace, you may have results announced in either English or Spanish. Plus, this model provides maximum accessibility to blind and low vision users by offering voice guidance to talk you through the testing procedure. (Note: The talking feature can be turned off if not wanted.) Embrace requires a smaller blood sample and offers alternate site testing (fingertip, palm or forearm), so you can expect faster, easier testing with less pain. It stores 300 test results with date and time stamp and features 7,14 and 30-day averaging and test results can be downloaded to your PC via USB connection and available software.

A large display makes seeing results easier and an auto power-off after 2 minutes preserves battery life. The Embrace uses 2 AAA batteries, which are included. The complete kit includes the monitor, Lancing device, Ten lancets, Quick reference guide, Instructions in both English and Spanish, Log Book and Zippered storage/carrying case.

For more information visit www.MaxiAids.com or follow this link directly to the item:

Embrace Bilingual Talking Blood Glucose Monitor