Tag Archives: type 2 diabetes

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Success Story: Carmen Micciche

Posted on March 24, 2014 by
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I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the young age of 31. By then, at 400 pounds, I’d been feeling the symptoms for about six years. And ignoring them. Continue reading →

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Success Story: Mark Lee

Posted on March 24, 2014 by
Mark Lee

When I first heard the words “you have type 2 diabetes,” I thought it was the end of the world. I had no family history and knew nothing about the disease at the time I was diagnosed, so this really came as a shock to me. But I look back now and understand it was just the beginning of a better life. As weird as this may sound, I consider my diagnosis a blessing because it has allowed me to do something I never thought possible: play hockey. Continue reading →

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Prediabetes: What’s the Big Deal?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by
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If you’re reading this right now, there’s a good chance you know something about type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But how much do you know about prediabetes? If your answer is “not a lot,” keep reading! Before people develop … Continue reading →

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Why I Ride to Stop Diabetes®: David Gibbs

Posted on March 18, 2014 by
David Gibbs, Third-Year Red Rider, Captain of Team Red Chicago

This Red Rider story comes to us from the Chicago area. Cheer him on in the comment section below! 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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Learn How to be Healthy, Active and Live Well with Diabetes

Posted on February 6, 2014 by
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The American Diabetes Association EXPOs are FREE one-day diabetes-focused health events in more than a dozen metropolitan cities that bring health care professionals, experts, product exhibitors and volunteers together under one roof. Continue reading →

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Pro Football Player Duane Brown Tackles Diabetes

Posted on February 3, 2014 by
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As an offensive tackle for the Houston Texans, I know how to work hard to achieve a goal. This is especially true when it comes to raising awareness for a cause I deeply care about. I was a first-round draft pick in 2008, but now I’ve been drafted into a different role: an Ambassador for the American Diabetes Association. Continue reading →

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