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News - Highlands Regional Medical Center, Sebring Florida USA |
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| Baptist Children's Hospital |
| November is American Diabetes Month |
| Date : - 01/11/2010 |
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The Future of Diabetes is in Your Hands during American Diabetes Month
Tuesday Ross, who lives in Texas, is one of the 1.6 million new people who have been diagnosed with diabetes this year. Nearly 24 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes, and an additional 57 million people are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
“My whole life has changed,” she said. “Diabetes truly alters your body, mind and soul, and puts such an emotional stress on you.”
But Tuesday decided she was not going to let diabetes control her life. She is one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have joined the American Diabetes Association’s movement to Stop Diabetes®.
“I want to Stop Diabetes because I realize now that I have not been issued a death sentence. I watch my glucose levels. I watch what I eat and try to get exercise every day. I choose to fight this disease until there is a cure.”
During American Diabetes Month® this November, the American Diabetes Association is encouraging the public to take action against this devastating disease by asking “How will you Stop Diabetes? The future is in your hands.”
The national Stop Diabetes movement was launched in November 2009. By the end of December 2010, the goal is to gather the support of 1 million Americans to help confront, fight - and most importantly - stop diabetes. The Association hopes to reach and exceed the goal by the end of this year.
Local residents can become a part of the movement by visiting stopdiabetes.com or calling 800-DIABETES to:
Share* – “Share Your Vision to Stop Diabetes” by posting your video on stopdiabetes.com starting October 15, 2010.
Incorporate the hand as a symbol of the movement in a 30-second video online to show your passion and commitment to changing the future of diabetes. Be sure to check out our sample videos at stopdiabetes.com made available by VSP® Vision Care.
Once the video submissions are complete, the public will be able to vote for the most compelling video. The top 3 finalists will receive an Apple® iPad® and the winner will be part of a Stop Diabetes public service announcement. The “Share Your Vision to Stop Diabetes” video contest is sponsored by VSP® Vision Care.
*Video submissions will not be accepted after November 30, 2010.
Act – The future of diabetes is in your hands. Take action now by visiting stopdiabetes.com or calling 1-800-DIABETES.
Text JOIN to 69866 to join the movement to Stop Diabetes. Standard data and message rates apply.
Become one of the millions in the movement.
Become an Advocate for the cause and receive alerts and critical information to help stop diabetes through our advocacy efforts.
Attend a local community activity to learn more about diabetes and how you can stop it.
Take control of your health. Request your free copy of “Top Five Ways to Stop Diabetes and Get Healthy Right Now!” or “What Can I Eat?” booklet by calling 1-800-DIABETES.
Download your own Check Up Checklist at stopdiabetes.com and bring it to your next health care provider’s visit.
Learn – Become a part of the movement by learning more about diabetes.
Learn how to survive the holidays with the “Celebration Survival Guide” available at stopdiabetes.com or 1-800-DIABETES.
Give
The drive to stop diabetes cannot succeed without individuals dedicating time, effort and funds to support our mission-critical activities in your neighborhood. You can get involved by visiting stopdiabetes.com or calling your local American Diabetes Office at 1-800-DIABETES.
To become involved in American Diabetes Month and the Stop Diabetes movement, visit stopdiabetes.com or call 800-DIABETES.
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