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Drive to Stop Diabetes

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The American Diabetes Association has teamed up with NASCAR’s Ryan Reed for the Drive to Stop Diabetes℠ awareness campaign! Continue reading

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Celebrating People in Action to Stop Diabetes: Northern Arizona and Miami-Dade

It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and the American Diabetes Association is celebrating service for people touched by diabetes. These 2012 Stop Diabetes Community Award winners demonstrate what volunteering for a great cause is all about! Continue reading

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Celebrating People in Action to Stop Diabetes: Hawaii and Louisiana

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It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and the American Diabetes Association is celebrating service for people touched by diabetes. These 2012 Stop Diabetes Community Award winners demonstrate what volunteering for a great cause is all about! Continue reading

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Tell Congress to Stop Diabetes!

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Just because you aren’t in D.C., doesn’t mean you can’t participate in Call to Congress on Wednesday, March 6! We need your help to make sure the message delivered on Capitol Hill is heard loud and clear. Learn how. Continue reading

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Advocacy is Our Priority

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Diabetes is a growing epidemic, one taking a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on millions of children and adults across the country. Currently, in the U.S. there are nearly 26 million people living with diabetes and another 79 million … Continue reading

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The Global Fight to Stop Diabetes® – One Year Later (And How You Can Help!)

Larry Hausner, CEO, American Diabetes Association

This week marks the anniversary of last year’s United Nations High Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) include diabetes, heart disease, cancer and chronic lung disease. Together, these deadly diseases kill more people each year than AIDS, tuberculosis, … Continue reading

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Because Diabetes Doesn’t Take Recess

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For some parents, back-to-school time is a highly anticipated and exciting annual ritual. But for parents of children with diabetes this can trigger a large headache. The American Diabetes Association’s Safe at School campaign aims to get rid of fears like these and protect these children. Continue reading

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