Archive for the ‘Diabetes’ Category

Lowest Prices on Diabetic Test Strips

Allegro is well-known for its low, low prices on diabetes supplies and is a reliable source for hundreds of customers who want a no-hassle, automatic delivery of their test strips right to their doorstep.  We know how important your testing is, and also how expensive it can get.  That’s why we keep our prices as low [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on November 9th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
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What is Diabetes and What’s the Difference between Type 1 and Type 2?

My parents used to tell great grandma to “stay out of the sugar!” whenever we left her house.  I wasn’t sure why they said it, but everyone got a kick out of it.  Great-grandma, I came to find out had ‘the sugar diabetes’ (pronounced dia-BEE-tuzz by my family) so she wasn’t allowed to eat a lot of sugar (horrors).  [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on March 13th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
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How to Tell if you have Diabetes

Diabetes is a very serious disease and any diabetes-like symptoms need immediate professional medical advice for diagnosis and treatment.  It is ultimately diagnosed by testing the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood after fasting overnight for at least 8 hours.  It is easily determined with a single draw of blood which is analyzed by a [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on March 13th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
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Mega Discounts on Unique Diabetes Products

From what I can tell by the repeat sales of our blood glucose testing supplies, people pretty much stick to the same meters and test strips, time after time.  Hey, whatever works, right?  So I won’t bore you with a listing of those, (but you should still check out our low, low prices).   Instead, I’ll turn you [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on March 13th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
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Posted in Diabetes, Diabetic Supplies, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides

Staggering Heart Facts

Here are some disturbing statistics published by the American Heart Association.  Much of this is taken from Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2009 Update.
Did you know?
*  Nearly 2,400 Americans die of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) each day, an average of one death every 37 seconds.
*  Preliminary mortality data for 2006 show that CVD accounted for [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 3rd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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Posted in Defibrillators, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Weight Loss

5 Ways to Celebrate American Heart Month

Valentine’s Day and President’s Day aren’t the only holidays we’ll be celebrating this month. February is American Heart Month! Cross my heart.
It seems that matters of the heart are quite serious. So serious that every year since 1963, Congress has required the President to proclaim February ‘American Heart Month’.  The American Heart Association helps to draft this [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 3rd, 2009 at 4:46 pm
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Posted in Defibrillators, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Weight Loss

How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Gift

For many, this is a financially difficult holiday so I am proposing that we all gift “mindfully”. Pick gifts that your loved ones can really put to use – something that fits their lifestyle, ability, or hobby.
When they open it, it will be obvious that you had them in mind when you chose their special [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on November 26th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
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Allegro’s Top Travel Gear

On the road, in the air, or when you arrive, these popular travel products can make your holiday or winter travel a little easier. They also make great gifts!
Travel Easy

Inflatable Neck Cushion – A few puffs of air and you have an instant neck cushion. Fits in your pocket! No more sleeping on your neighbor’s [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on November 13th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
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Diabetes Awareness & Allegro’s Best Diabetes Supplies

November is American Diabetes Month
Do you know someone with diabetes? Chances are, with an estimated 20.8 million diabetics (that’s 7% of the population) in the U.S., someone close to you is afflicted with the disease. With that many Americans affected and another 54 million people at risk, it is important that we are all aware [...]

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Posted by Kris Tassoni on November 13th, 2007 at 11:16 am
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