Tag Archives: Stop Diabetes
Shop This Holiday Season to Stop Diabetes®
Today officially kicks-off the holiday shopping season and with that, the focus is now about getting through your shopping list! But don’t worry, we have just the suggestion for how you can get started picking out the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Continue reading
National Service Achievement Award Winners
Each year, the American Diabetes Association recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the service of the diabetes community through its National Service Achievement Awards. Continue reading
I Decide to Stop Diabetes Day at Church
November is American Diabetes Month®, a time to communicate about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. In concert with the other activities throughout the month, on November 10th, churches across the country will participate in celebration of I Decide to Stop Diabetes Day at Church (ID Day). Continue reading
Overcoming Health Disparities
Living with diabetes can often be challenging, and can be made more difficult when access to proper care and resources are not available. To help solve this, we must find ways we can educate and empower high-risk populations and provide the tools they need to lead healthier lives. To address this issue, the American Diabetes Association held its sixth annual Disparities Partnership Forum on Oct. 21 and 22. Continue reading
Listen Up: Take Care of Your Hearing
Diabetes and hearing loss are two of America’s most widespread health concerns. Nearly 26 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and an estimated 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. Continue reading
Manuel’s Story
My name is Manuel Crespo Torres. I am from Puerto Rico. I am 23 years old and I have had type 1 diabetes since I was 7 years old. Continue reading
Seniors with Diabetes — Take Control of Your Health
In the U.S., there are nearly 26 million people living with diabetes, and more seniors have diabetes than any other age group. Currently, one in four Americans over the age of 60 is living with diabetes. Continue reading
