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Fighting a Killer — American Diabetes Association
By
Michael A. Piekarz
Staff Writer
An
estimated 21 percent of seniors have diabetes with 1.5 million new
cases being diagnosed each year. People with diabetes are at increased
risk for developing heart disease and stroke, as well as kidney disease,
blindness, dental disease and other conditions.
Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s
leading 501(C) 3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information
and advocacy.
ADA carries its mission of improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes
throughout the United States.
To fulfill this mission, ADA funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides
information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health
professionals and the public. ADA also acts as an advocate for scientific research
and for the rights of people with diabetes.
The ADA website is chock full of information and resources about the illness
ranging from the latest medical advances to Medicare legislation.
Last year, the ADA call center fielded over 350,000 contacts from people with
questions or concerns about diabetes and its management.
ADA offers both professional and consumer memberships. Consumer memberships cost
$28 per year and include a subscription to the ADA monthly publication, Diabetes
Forecast.
ADA also has numerous volunteer opportunities.
The ADA may be contacted by visiting their
website or by calling 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). The hours of operation
are Monday – Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Correspondence can be sent to:
American Diabetes Association
Attn: National Call Center
1701 North Beauregard St.
Alexandria, Va. 22311
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