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All-States Medical Supply's newsletter with helpful tips and information for people with Diabetes.
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cotics) and physical
medi c i ne ( re s t ,
stretching, chiro-
practic, physical ther-
apy or a back brace)
Preventing back pain
is the best solution to
minimizing pain as
you age. Maintain-
ing a healthy weight,
good diet and good
posture are im-
portant, as is exercise
to keep your back
and abdomen strong
and flexible.
All-States Medical
Supply offers a back
brace that is covered
by insurance that can
help to relieve pain.
If you are looking for
a non-surgical ... continued on page 19
Living Well By All-States Medical Supply
S P R I N G
2 0 1 4
Back Pain? You Are Not Alone.
80% of
the popu-
lation will
e x p e r i -
ence some
sort of
back pain in their
lifetime. For some,
the pain is due to an
injury, poor posture,
being overweight or
other health condi-
tions, but the num-
ber one cause for
back pain is actually
AGING.
Using our backs over
time can cause pain
that is just “normal
wear and tear.”
That’s because the
discs between the
vertebrae wear away
and shrink, which
causes pain and stiff-
ness as the bones rub
against each other.
If you overdo it, you
may feel soreness in
your lower back.
Common treatments
can include surgery
(disc replacement or
spinal fusion), medica-
tions (aspirin, ibu-
profen, steroids or nar-
FACTS ABOUT BACK PAIN:* 8 out of 10 people will
suffer from back pain at some point in their lifetime.
Within any given year, up to 50% of US adults suffer from back pain.
Americans spend $50 Billion a year on low back pain
It is the second most frequent reason for visits to the physician.
Every year there are approx. 916,000 spinal surgeries performed in the US.*www.usspinecare.com
P A G E 2
Congratulations
to John H. from
NC for winning
our Fall
Folding Cane
Giveaway!
Name_____________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________
City___________________________________State___________________Zip_________
Phone____________________________Email___________________________________
THREE WAYS YOU CAN ENTER before noon on June 30, 2014*:
ONLINE by visiting: http://www.AllStatesMedical.com/WIN
EMAIL us at: [email protected]
MAIL this form to: All-States Medical Supply
ATTN: Marketing
221 Old Hendersonville Road, Suite A
Fletcher, NC 28732
ENTRY FORM
*Visit www.AllStatesMedical.com/WIN for official contest rules. One entry per person.
Winner will be chosen on July 1, 2014
WIN! WIN! WIN!
Prevent falling by
placing this mat on
your bathroom floor
or tub. $18.95 reta i l va lue .
Available in Blue or White.
P A G E 3
We would like to con-
gratulate David W.
Wilson, C.Ped. on re-
cently passing his ex-
am to become a Certi-
f i e d P e d o r t h i s t
through The Ameri-
can Board for Certifi-
cation in Orthotics,
Prosthetics & Pedor-
thics. Are you won-
dering what a Certi-
Certified Pedorthist
ASM Employee News
fied Pedorthist does?
David works in our
Shoe department and
assesses the needs of
our patients by evalu-
ating and sizing them
for custom fit inserts
and therapeut ic
shoes.
The 4th Quarter Em-
ployee Award was giv-
en to Anne Mbodwam
for her teamwork and
dedication to ASM.
Anne has been with
the company since
2010 working in sev-
eral departments as
the company grew
and needs arose. She
has settled in nicely
Quarterly Employee
Award
to the Pharmacy and
has since become a
Registered Pharmacy
Tech. With Anne’s
help, the pharmacy
has grown tremen-
dously over the last
year. Anne is a pleas-
ure to work with and
is thrilled to be recog-
nized by her fellow em-
ployees for the award.
Congratulations Anne! David W. Wilson, C.Ped.
“Doing a great job! You’ve come a long way baby! Keep it up. Very pleased! I know you had some growing pains getting started, but your doing a great job! Keep Going!” Philip from TN “I am a new client to All-States and am very happy with the service and all the supplies I have received. I am looking forward to getting other educational materials from you. Thanks for my order!” Edith from CT
Patient Testimonials
P A G E 4
The Centers for Medi-
care and Medicaid
Services (CMS) have
now begun to enforce
Section 6407 of the
Affordable Care Act.
This section requires
physicians, nurse
practitioners, physi-
cian assistants, and
clinical nurse special-
ists to document they
have had an in-person
face-to-face examina-
tion with their patient
within six months of
writing an order for
Durable Medical
Equipment. They
need to document the
exam in their medical
records stating the
need for the item be-
ing requested.
CMS recently sent a
“Dear Physician” let-
ter to your physician
regarding these new
guidelines. If you will
will not be affected by
this change, so if you
already receive test-
ing supplies from us
then you will contin-
ue to do so. You will
only be affected if you
place an order for
NEW equipment such
as a seat lift mecha-
nism, continuous air-
way pressure devices,
or a back brace.
If you have a change
in testing frequency
and need additional
supplies, the new law
won’t apply. It only
applies to equipment,
NOT consumables
such as diabetic test-
ing supplies, CPAP
masks or electrodes
for the TENS unit.
Call or email us if you
have questions about
this new law.
Face-to-Face Exam is now required by Medicare
require any new equip-
ment that is to be paid
by your Medicare in-
surance, you must
have had an in-person
face-to-face examina-
tion to discuss the
need for the item with-
in the last six months
prior to your physician
ordering the new de-
vice and before we are
able to send your sup-
plies. This does not
apply to orders that
have already been
placed.
How does this affect
you?
If you already receive
supplies from us, your
current supply order
P A G E 5
CPAP Supplies Medicare covers replace-
ment supplies to keep your
CPAP clean and safe to use.
Clean filters keep air parti-
cles out of the device and ul-
timately your body. Mask
cushions break down over
time from your skin’s oil,
causing them to crack and
not seal properly.
There is no charge to get
these supplies. Simply con-
tact our CPAP department
to get on schedule for deliv-
ery. You can reach them at
855-362-3344 ext. 2511.
Item When
CPAP Mask Every ninety days
Mask Cushion Monthly (Full Face) Or Bi-monthly (nasal)
Filters Bi-monthly
Tubing Every ninety days
Headgear Every six months
Diabetic Supplies
Replace Your Supplies
Item When
Glucose Monitor
Every five years
Strips Every three months
Lancets Every three months
Batteries Every six months
Control Solution
Every three months
Lancing Device
Every six months
The above schedule is when
Medicare allows you to re-
ceive new supplies. We will
automatically ask you on
your due date if you would
like to receive your new sup-
plies. If you prefer, you can
re-order your testing supplies
on our website home page
www.allstatesmedical.com.
Simply click the link to fill
out the questionnaire. Once
submitted our medical rec-
ords team will handle your
request.
P A G E 6
Finished puzzle answers can be found on last page of newsletter.
Crossword
Puzzles by www.BoatLoadPuzzles.com
6. Mont Blanc, e.g.
7. Confederate general
8. Sarcastic writing
9. “Aida,” for one
10. Fish feature
11. Korea’s continent
12 William or Sean
13. Origin
21. Neck part
23. 14th letters
26. Snake’s sound
27. Newspaper story
28. Proficient
30. Belonging to them
31. Acquire by labor
32. Cleveland’s waterfront
33. Animal skin
34. Field cover
35. Balm
36. Edges
40. Plan
41. “Alien Vs. ____”
44. Copier
46. Poem of praise
47. Gridiron number
49. Levels
50. Young People
51. Upright
52. Road curves
53. Italian city
54. For all time
55. Ogle
56. Pen fluids
58. Factual
61. George Gershwin’s
brother
62. Ship’s record
ACROSS 1. Diving gear
6. Plus
10. Mountain passes
14. Pitches
15. Jump
16. “____ dead peo-
ple!” (2 words)
17. Opera highlights
18. Tennis’s _____
Sampras
19. Draw the _____
20. Wicker
22. Dublin’s country
24. Raised railways
25. North African
28. Be ambitious
29. Prepare tea
34. Latest
37. Hound’s prey
38. Foreigner
39. Drink daintily
41. Risk
42. Frolic
43. Woodwind instrument
45. Basil sauce
47. Las Vegas groom,
often
48. Removed
50. Kickoff gadget
53. Alleviate
57. Evaluators
59. Bakery hot spot
60. Malicious
63. Forest growths
64. Timid
65. Fiddling emperor
66. Pound part
67. Is mistaken
68. Catch
69. Takes five
DOWN
1. Gape
2. Reef material
3. Single items
4. Whip
5. James Earl Ray, e.g.
P A G E 7
A Good Laugh
An old man went to the Doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear. The Doctor suggested a test to find out the extent of the problem. “Stand far behind her and ask her a question, then slowly move up and see how far away you are when she first responds.” The old man ,excited to finally be working on a solution for the problem, runs home and sees his wife preparing supper. “Honey,” the man asks standing about 20 feet away “what’s for supper?” After receiving no response he tried again 15 feet away, and again, no response. Then again at 10 feet away and again, no response. Finally when he was 5 feet way “ he asked, “Honey, what’s for supper?” She replies ‘For the fourth time, it’s lasagna!”
Indications for use:
Postural Support
Chronic Back Pain
Lumbar Strains or Sprains
Post-operative Rehabilitation
Lumbar Instability
Visit our web pages to learn more about the
brace and to watch a demonstration video.
www.AllstatesMedical.com/Ultra-Support-
Back-Brace.
Have questions or ready to give it a try?
Contact 1-800-362-0050 or email us at
P A G E 8
Get back pain relief
without using drugs or
surgery. Our Ultra Sup-
port Back Brace will
keep you stable enough
to do your daily activities
without pain!
Get back to shopping,
playing golf, gardening
and playing with your
grandkids. The brace is
easy to put on and com-
fortable to wear. It can
even be worn over or un-
der clothing.
Product Spotlight - Ultra Support Back Brace
4 Easy Steps to Pain Relief.
Satisfaction Guaranteed! If you are not fully satisfied
with your back brace, you can exchange or return it
within 180 days and we will refund your insurance.
Now you see it.
Now you don’t!
Complimentary Glucose Testing Log Name: ____________________________ Log Dates: ____________ To ____________
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P A G E 1 2
Shoe Lacing Techniques from Dr. Comfort
Questions? Call our Shoe Department at 855-362-3344 ext. 2225 or email [email protected]
P A G E 1 4
There seems to be a
relationship between
obesity and obstruc-
tive sleep apnea.
Evidence shows that
sleep deprivation
slows your metabo-
lism, which can, in
dramatic cases, slow
to the point where
you can’t lose weight.
When someone is di-
agnosed with sleep
apnea and they start
using a CPAP
machine at night,
they will improve
their sleep. While a
CPAP machine is not
weight loss equip-
ment, many people do
Sleep Apnea and Weight Loss
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is an involuntary cessation of breathing that occurs while
the patient is asleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing
during their sleep sometimes hundreds of times in one night.
What is a CPAP Machine?
CPAP is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine that blows
air in to your airways to keep them open at night while you sleep.
tend to lose weight
once placed on the ma-
chine because sleeping
better causes metabo-
lism functions im-
prove. It also can
break a vicious cycle
where sleeping poorly
causes less motivation
to do physical activity
thus making people
more likely to gain
weight.
Most people are una-
ware that they have
sleep apnea, but there
are a few easy ways to
see if you should get
checked. According to
Dr. Frankie Roman
from JD Doctor’s Hos-
pital, “if your neck cir-
cumference is 17 inch-
es or more for men or
16 inches or more for
women then there’s a
good possibility you
have obstructive sleep
apnea.” On the next
page you will find the
Epworth Sleepiness
Scale. It’s a self test
you can take to see if
you have symptoms of
sleep apnea. If you
suspect you may be
suffering from sleep
apnea, you should seek
medical attention.
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale
P A G E 1 5
How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in contrast to feeling just tired?
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale below helps to measure if you may have a
problem that may require medical attention.
Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each sit-
uation. Write down the number corresponding to your choice in the right
hand column. Total your score at the bottom.
0= No Chance Of Dozing
1= Slight Chance Of Dozing
2= Moderate Chance Of Dozing
3= High Chance Of Dozing
SITUATION CHANCE
OF
DOZING
Sitting and reading
Watching TV
Sitting inactive in a public place (e.g. theater)
As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break
Lying down to rest in the afternoon when circumstances permit
Sitting and talking to someone
Sitting quietly after lunch without alcohol
In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
TOTAL SCORE:
Analyze Your Score: 0-7: It is unlikely that you are abnormally sleepy.
8-9: You have an average amount of daytime sleepiness.
10-15: You may be excessively sleepy depending on the situation. You may
want to consider seeking medical attention.
16-24: You are excessively sleepy. It is advised to seek medical attention.
Makes One Serving Calories: 71, Fat: 2g, Sodium: 37mg, Cholesterol: 0mg, Carbohy-
drates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fiber: 1g
Diabetic –Friendly Snack Recipes
P A G E 1 6
Ingredients
1 square graham cracker broken in 2 rectangles
1/2 tsp Nutella
2 slices banana, sliced long ways
1/2 tsp shredded coconut
Chocolate-Banana Grahams
Directions
Spread each graham cracker piece with Nutella and banana. Sprinkle with coconut.
Makes Six Servings Calories: 81, Fat: 5.9g, Cholesterol: 53mg, Sugar 3.7g, Carbohydrates:
6.5g, Protein: 1.8g, Fiber: 1.1g, Potassium 232mg, Sodium 900mg
Ingredients
1 egg
1 tsp Ms. Dash seasoning
1/3 Cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
1/3 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 Cups crushed pork rinds
1/2 Tbsp garlic salt
2 tsp black pepper
12 oz. whole dill pickles
Fried (baked) Pickles
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Mix together first 5 ingredients to make egg wash. Whip and set aside.
3. Mix next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish to make dip.
4. Slice pickles 1/8 inch thick.
5. Dip pickle into egg wash then into dip and place in a foil lined pan.
6. Bake 20 minutes.
P A G E 1 7
Recipes from www.DiabeticConnect.com
Ingredients
8oz. Cream Cheese
2 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Xylitol (Natural
Sweetener)
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
3 Tbsp Vanilla Whey Protein
(heaping)
1/2 Tbsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Pumpkin Spice
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Cream Cheese Muffins
Makes 8 Servings Calories: 127, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 4g
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Combine all ingredients in bowl and beat with electric mixer until consistency
of pancake batter.
3. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Pour 1/4 C batter in each cup.
4. Place into pre-heated oven and bake for 15 min. Will be dry if you overcook.
5. Turn off oven and leave tins in oven to cool for 20 minutes. They puff up when
baked, but fall when cooling. That is what you want.
6. Remove from tins and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
7. Serve cold with cinnamon sprinkled on top. Optional: Sour cream or fresh fruit.
Candied Roasted Peanuts
Ingredients
2 Cups roasted peanuts
1 raw egg white
1/4 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 Cup sugar-free maple syrup
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Use a non-stick baking sheet
2. Whisk egg white until foamy. Add the rest of the ingredients except for peanuts and
whisk together. Add peanuts and stir to coat. Spread on baking sheet in a single layer
and bake 20 to 25 minutes until mixture is dry and not soggy.
Makes 8 Servings of 1/4 cup each: Calories: 223Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 10g, Fiber: 4 g
P A G E 1 8
In order to more efficiently follow Medicare
guidelines requiring us to verify shipments prior to
sending, we are now using an Automated Call
System to ensure you are ready to receive your
quarterly testing supplies when they are due.
Automated Call System
HOW IT WORKS:
System will call your primary phone number between 2PM and
3PM EST daily starting 14 days prior to your next shipment.
If you answer the call, you will be prompted to answer questions
using your telephone keypad. (It does NOT respond to voice
commands)
If you have a voicemail, the system will leave a message with two
questions. “Will you be within two weeks of your supplies running
out by your next ship date?” and “Is your shipping address and
doctors information the same since your last shipment?” If your
answer is YES to BOTH of the questions, you do NOT need to
return the call and your supplies will be shipped as scheduled. If
your answer is NO to either question, then you will need to call
ASM at 855-362-3344.
For your convenience, you can also answer the
questions online at our website at
www.AllStatesMedical.com. On the home page
you will find the link to re-order your supplies
anytime within 14 days of your next shipment.
***PLEASE NOTE. Some caller IDs do not recognize our phone number and may say “Unknown Number.” These calls are, in fact, from ASM even though the ID does not say so.
P A G E 1 9
Back Pain (Continued from Page 1)
solution that will al-
low you to go about
your daily activities
without pain getting
in the way then con-
tact our Patient Care
Representatives. You
can learn more about
the brace on page 8
of this newsletter. If
the brace does not
relieve your back pain,
just return it within
180 days and we will
refund your insurance.
With a satisfaction
guarantee like that,
there is no reason not
to give it a try. Call us
toll free 1-800-362-
0050 or Email us at
“I don’t even want to go
golfing anymore!”
As you can see, we
have a new logo! All
sh i p m en t s a n d
pa perw ork y ou
receive from us will
now have the new
logo that you can see
here.
Can you see hands in
the shape of a heart?
A dogwood flower?
Over the next few
months we will
share more about the
New Logo
“It hurts to get in and out of my car, so I
can’t go to the grocery store like I used to.”
process of choosing
our new logo and why
we felt it was a better
representation of who
we are and of our
mission of caring for
our patients
Remember even
though we look
different, you will
still get the same
quality care you’ve
always received from
us.
Crossword Puzzle Answers from Page 8
HOW TO CONTACT US
By Phone: 1-855-362-3344 Current Patients
1-800-362-0050 New Patients
By Email: [email protected]
Website: www.AllStatesMedical.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Allstatesmedical
By Mail: 221 Old Hendersonville Road,
Suite A
Fletcher, NC 28732
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feedback online at
www.AllStatesMedical.com/feedback
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