Category Archives: Food and Fitness

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I Challenge YOU to Create Your Plate!

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

I want my actions to represent the health and wellness that the Association stands for—not just for people with diabetes, but all Americans. Continue reading →

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Interview: Chef Ingrid Hoffmann for Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on August 28, 2015 by

Diabetes is an urgent health problem in the Hispanic/Latino community, with 12.8 percent of the U.S. Hispanic/Latino population living with diagnosed diabetes. Continue reading →

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Living Long and Prospering with Diabetes: Adriana Mendez

Posted on July 17, 2015 by
Adrianna Mendez

I know what “awful” feels like. Now that I have great control I know what “normal” feels like – and that’s enough to motivate me. Continue reading →

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Living Long and Prospering with Diabetes: Alta Firman Getman

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

Our new blog series takes a look at those who are living long and prospering with diabetes. First up is Alta, an active mom who has lived with type 1 for 31 years. Continue reading →

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Men’s Health Month: Know Where You Stand

Posted on June 24, 2015 by

June is Men’s Health Month, and we at the American Diabetes Association are celebrating all the men out there who “know where they stand” with this conversation with professional football player Duane Brown. Continue reading →

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Don’t Just Sit There!

Posted on May 6, 2015 by
Our incoming CEO, Kevin L. Hagan, is leading by example!

Sitting. A lot. It all adds up. And that’s just not good for you. For our inaugural National “Get Fit Don’t Sit” Day, we want to get you up and moving, as prolonged sitting for hours and hours every day creates serious health risks. Continue reading →

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Why I Volunteer to Stop Diabetes – Part 1

Posted on April 13, 2015 by
Deborah with her great-grandson at her local Step Out walk.

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we at the American Diabetes Association are celebrating all the people who have dedicated their passion, skills and time to our mission over the last 75 years. Today we hear from two remarkable volunteers, who each contribute in their own way! Continue reading →

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