American Diabetes Association EXPO Arrives in Long Beach Saturday, June 16 – Long Beach Convention Center
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 6 /PRNewswire/ — The American Diabetes Association (ADA) will host the Diabetes EXPO, an annual, one-day event showcasing the latest products and services for people with diabetes. More than 80 exhibitors are participating in this year’s EXPO which will be held on Saturday, June 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Long Beach Convention Center, Ocean Boulevard at Pine Avenue. Admission is FREE, but there is a fee for parking.
This highly interactive event includes a personal appearance by professional basketball player Adam Morrison of the Charlotte Bobcats, sponsored by the makers of OneTouch. Other activities for all ages include a fun Youth Zone with information for children with diabetes and their families, a Rock Wall, LA Avengers Street Team, Dance Dance Revolution, interactive video games and more. Stop by “ADA World” or participate in interactive cooking demonstrations taking place on the main stage and live Web site demonstrations. Learn about how the ADA is helping people with diabetes and their families in your community.
The Diabetes EXPO also provides the public with a unique opportunity to talk with healthcare experts to obtain important medical and nutrition information.
“If you or a loved one has diabetes — or is at high risk of developing the disease — Diabetes EXPO provides a fun, relaxed environment to learn a great deal about the important aspects of prevention and management of diabetes and its serious complications,” said Rachel Plotkin, event co-chair. “The Diabetes EXPO is for all people affected by diabetes, as well as anyone interested in healthy eating and active living.”
Diabetes is the nation’s fifth deadliest disease and can lead to serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to manage the disease and lower the risk of complications through proper diet, exercise and education. Early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes is critical. Unfortunately, many people living with diabetes do not realize they are diabetic.
For more information about diabetes or the Diabetes EXPO, call (323) 966- 2890, ext. 7503 or 1-888-DIABETES (1-888-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org/expo.
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the Association has offices in every region of the country, providing services to hundreds of communities.
American Diabetes Association
CONTACT: Frank Alcaraz of American Diabetes Association,+1-323-966-2890, ext. 7452, mobile, +1-323-528-4189, falcaraz@diabetes.org
Web site: http://www.diabetes.org/expo