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#2014ADA: The Largest Diabetes Meeting in the World

Posted on June 14, 2014 by
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We’re excited to bring you the latest news and research, plus interviews with key thought leaders—and share what it all means for people affected by diabetes. Continue reading →

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Men’s Health Month: Overcoming the Fears to Better Health

Posted on June 2, 2014 by
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Historically, men have not been as comfortable as women when it comes to discussing issues about their health, particularly conditions like diabetes, depression or sexual dysfunction. But why? Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Diabetes Knock You Off Your Feet

Posted on April 1, 2014 by
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With April being Limb Loss Awareness Month, it is the perfect time to discuss simple steps you can take to Stop Diabetes® from knocking you off your feet. Continue reading →

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The Genetics of Diabetes

Posted on March 12, 2014 by
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Unlike some traits, diabetes doesn’t seem to be inherited in a simple pattern, and there is a lot of misinformation out there about its causes. It’s apparent, though, that some people are born more likely to develop diabetes than others. Continue reading →

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Get Off the Sidelines to Help Stop Diabetes®

Posted on January 31, 2014 by
Marjorie Cypress, PhD, RN, CNP, CDE President, Health Care & Education, 2014 American Diabetes Association

As President of Health Care and Education for the American Diabetes Association, part of my responsibility is to make sure that what we do as an organization stays true to the mission of improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Continue reading →

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Stay on Top of Breaking Diabetes News from our 73rd Scientific Sessions!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by
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Watch as we report “live” from Scientific Sessions, June 21-25, 2013, at http://diabetes.org/breakingnews. Continue reading →

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It’s Clear: It’s Important to Care for Your Eyes!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by
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May is Healthy Vision Month! You may have heard that diabetes causes eye problems and may lead to blindness. It’s true that people with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without it, and that the disease is the leading cause of blindness in adults. Fortunately, most people with diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. Continue reading →

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