American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to change the future of diabetes.
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If you live with diabetes, you know how difficult it can be to balance the demands of everyday life with the need to keep your diabetes in check. Real life often gets in the way. But there’s a new resource to help. Order it today.
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American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association The holidays are just around the corner, and with them come the family gatherings we love so much. But how do you show someone with diabetes your support and concern - without nagging them? Richard Rubin, PhD, CDE offers some understanding advice.

Source: www.diabetes.org
You want the best for family members and friends who have diabetes. However, helping isn't always simple.
Bryan Carpenter
Bryan Carpenter
Had a blast at the Step Out:Walk to fight Diabetes.
4 hours ago
Allen Stone
Allen Stone
Hey Kimberly, Here are sure signs of being diabetic:

Hunger and thirst: You feel extremely hungry and thirsty throughout the day. Although you drink lots of water and eat excess food, your cravings keep on increasing. If you notice this type of problems in your body, you should definitely consult a doctor and get a blood test done.

Urination: You feel like urinating more and more in this case. The constant tendency may be the sign of high blood sugar in your body. ... Read More

Hazy vision: Haziness in your vision can be a sign of high blood sugar in your body. Usually in case of type 1 diabetes.

Weight loss: You may also observe a sudden weight loss in your body. They may be the signs of being a diabetic.

You could have your blood sugar checked with a meter but the best test is to have blood drawn by your doctor. Bloodwork doesn't lie.

Good Luck. I hope you are not diagnosed with diabetes. (It really sucks).
3 hours ago
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association Ready to feel like you've been productive this week? Act to Stop Diabetes!

Source: main.diabetes.org
In the next 24 hours, diabetes will claim the lives of 200 people. That’s more than 5,887 friends, neighbors, co-workers or family members every week. We need to stop diabetes now. There are several ways for you to help build momentum for this movement.
Shakeera Moss
Shakeera Moss
i am a victim..diabetes has not claimined my life but my uncles. he has been hospitalized twice in the past month facing a major operation where they will amputate his leg.
Yesterday at 6:21am
Ella Carrivick
Ella Carrivick
wow, thats a scary number, i had no idea that we were talking those kinds of figures.....ella, 15, diagnosed in 1998
Yesterday at 10:54am
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association What's your diabetes routine? Who watches you as you move through these steps each day? What do you think they should they know? This Stop Diabetes PSA aims to educate the public about what people with diabetes go through each day.

Source: www.youtube.com
Stop Diabetes PSA: Routine (English)
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association It's World Diabetes Day! Learn how you can be involved in the Big Blue Test taking place across the globe!

Source: forecast.diabetes.org
If Manny Hernandez has his way, World Diabetes Day will be celebrated with thousands of finger sticks. Hernandez, the brain behind the TuDiabetes social network, is raising awareness about diabetes with the Big Blue Test, a worldwide diabetes test-in on November 14. ...
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association It's Friday the 13th - are you spooked? Confront your fears by finding your risk for diabetes complicationswith Diabetes PhD!

Source: www.diabetes.org
Diabetes PHD (Personal Health Decisions) is a powerful risk assessment tool.
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association You can show your support for the Stop Diabetes movement by adding the Stop Diabetes logo to your Facebook profile picture! In just a few easy steps you can show people that you want to Stop Diabetes - and get them involved in the movement, too!

Source: twibbon.com
Stop Diabetes is the movement to end the devastating toll that diabetes takes on the lives of millions of individuals and families across the nation. It is a rally cry to Share, Act, Learn and Give to ...
Donna Blair
Donna Blair
same thing happened to me, Diane :)!!!
November 12 at 5:42am
American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
Uh oh - we've seen this happen a few times, but usually it will work the second time around if you try again. Thanks for letting us know - we'll see if we can smooth out the process more for you!
November 13 at 12:01pm
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association Survey shows that 68% of Americans think sugar
causes diabetes. Visit www.stopdiabetes.com
to decipher fact from fiction, or get the widget here!

Source: main.diabetes.org
Download badge and widget Grab any of these badges and banners for your blog or website, and show your support.
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association Why do you want to Stop Diabetes? Tell us your story at stopdiabetes.com and Nutrisystem D will donate $5 to the Stop Diabetes movement!

Source: main.diabetes.org
What does it take to stop diabetes? You! This is your chance to tell the world why you want to stop diabetes, once and for all. To start this movement, we need your help. Why do you want to stop diabetes? What are you doing to stop diabetes right now?
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association It's the number ONE cause of blindness in adults. It DOUBLES the risk of heart attack and stroke. One in THREE children born today faces a future with it... what other numbers paint a picture of diabetes?

Source: www.youtube.com
Stop Diabetes PSA: Numbers (English)
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association Yum, yum! Here's a mouthwatering "recipe of the day" from diabetes.org. Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn) for recipe Wednesdays, too!

Source: www.diabetes.org
This light molded fruit terrine is great with low fat yogurt on the side!
Tasha Hargrove
Tasha Hargrove
Would blueberries or grapes work? I don't like raspberries.
November 14 at 3:40am
Rob Babcock
Rob Babcock
how bout bannas?
Wed at 4:10pm
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association If you take exenatide (also known as Byetta), consider talking to your doctor about this FDA notice from today.

Source: www.fda.gov
Cases of altered kidney function, including acute renal failure and renal insufficiency, in patients using Byetta.
Bob Barley
Bob Barley
Glad I quit taking it!!!
November 3 at 1:38pm
Diane Harper
Diane Harper
Diagnosed 2 years ago and trying hard to maintain healthy numbers. It's hard working and with a family to eat healthy, but when you goals in mind, like being around for your family/friends you can do it.
November 6 at 1:54pm
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association November is American Diabetes Month - a great time to join the movement to Stop Diabetes!

Source: www.stopdiabetes.com
Every 20 seconds. That's how often someone is diagnosed with diabetes. That means that within the first day of this movement on October 29, 2009, 30,240 friends, family members and colleagues will be told they have the disease.
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association Now you can make your favorite recipes diabetes-friendly without sacrificing flavor! Diabetes Forecast offers 8 tricks to help you strengthen your recipe box!

Source: forecast.diabetes.org
One of the most-repeated diabetes myths is this: People with diabetes must eat special foods. Truth is, whether you have diabetes or not, you should be eating more whole grains, vegetables, and fruits and fewer packaged items, fried foods, and refined carbohydrates. ...
Debbie
Debbie
My husband has been a diabetic for approximately 20 years. It has taken its toll on him. He's had numerous laser surgeries for his eyes, and had to have a kidney transplant back in 2007. Prior to that he had a triple bypass. Diabetes is a silent killer. You don't realize how much damage diabetes can cause. Thanfully my husband is doing great, ... Read Morebut there is always a constant reminder of the toll diabetes has taken. I hope there will be a cure soon. Life is tough enough without having to deal with diabetes.
November 6 at 11:43am
Diane Roe- Barry
Diane Roe- Barry
Trey- I hope you don,t give up. The school systems don't want to be educated they are busy building new schools with large football fields and gyms. I actually got a phone call at work to be told my daughter was eating french fries. WHy does the school staff know what my kid is eating? How many students are in a lunch room? My daughter was so ... Read Morefrustrated and depressed she tried to quit school because of numerous events that happened. She is in college now &loving it. She has a name and not the one with the insulin pump. It will get better. I know right now it may not seem like it.
November 16 at 6:02pm
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association In the News - Accusure Insulin Syringe recall has been expanded.

Source: www.fda.gov
Nationwide recall of all lots of product due to potential for needle to become detached from syringe during use.
American Diabetes Association

American Diabetes Association One week until the start of American Diabetes Month! What's going on in your area?

Source: www.diabetes.org
November is American Diabetes Month®—a time to shine a spotlight on a serious disease that leads to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation.
Bonni Jones
Bonni Jones
cocoa roasted almonds sound great
October 30 at 7:28am