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Make Your Vision Last a Lifetime!

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May is Healthy Vision Month, and Americans agree that eyesight has a huge impact on their day-to-day lives and is one of the senses they fear losing most. However, people often do not pay attention to their eye health unless they notice a problem. Continue reading

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Who Will You Nominate?

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There are hundreds of individuals and organizations across the country who have made it their priority to help in our mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Who do you know that deserves to have their passion and dedication to the Stop Diabetes® movement recognized? Continue reading

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Better Health for Moms and Babies

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Gestational diabetes is a growing problem and the federal government must fund additional research focused on this disease that affects the health of both mothers and babies. That’s why the American Diabetes Association is a champion of the Gestational Diabetes Act. Continue reading

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Sneak Peek at Our New Prevention PSAs!

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Here’s your chance to get a special sneak preview of the American Diabetes Association’s new 2012 public service announcements about diabetes prevention. Continue reading

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Because Men and Women are Not Created Equal . . . When it Comes to Diabetes

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, quickly followed by National Women’s Health Week, May 13 to 19. That makes May a great month to talk about women’s health. We can always count on moms, sisters, wives, girlfriends and other … Continue reading

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Health Equity Can’t Wait

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Diabetes is one of the most serious health problems that face minority communities today. We are thrilled to team up with the Office of Minority Health in the fight to Stop Diabetes®. J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE, acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recently spoke with us about this exciting collaboration. Continue reading

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Cycling Q&A with Trainer Chris Carmichael: Part Two

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Which cycling shoes will give me the most bang for my buck? Do I really need to stretch? Tour de Cure spokesperson Chris Carmichael answers more of your questions about cycling. Continue reading

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