Latest American Diabetes Association Stories

King of Prussia Prediabetes Treatment Center Will Attend American Diabetes Association Cycling Event. King of Prussia, PA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 The PreDiabetes Center of King of Prussia is proud to announce its participation in the Greater Philadelphia Tour de Cure, a premier cycling event that brings together experienced cyclists and recreational riders who are passionate about stopping the spread of diabetes, a chronic disease that affects more than 25 million Americans. The Tour de...

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After successfully leading the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) for two decades, Robert A. Pearlman, 67, of Boca Raton, FL, announced that he will be stepping down from his position as president and CEO effective June 30, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130520/DC17414) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120405/DC83112LOGO) Mr. Pearlman was recruited to the DRI Foundation in 1993, after...

Contest raised over $53,000 for organizations committed to diabetes awareness, education and support PRINCETON, N.J., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Novo Nordisk, the world leader in diabetes care, along with author, restaurateur and Food Network star Paula Deen, have selected six winners for their positive approach to diabetes management in the Seeing Diabetes in a New Light(TM) contest. Participants were asked to share what they or their loved one has done to manage the disease, and...

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Voxiva, Inc., a pioneer in interactive mobile health programs, announced today that members of Gateway Health(SM) are able to enroll in Care4Life(SM), a personalized diabetes self-management program delivered to mobile phones. Developed by Voxiva, the company behind the nation's largest mobile health initiative, Text4Baby(SM), Care4Life combines the best in diabetes education with proven evidence-based behavior change techniques. The program...

MMAR Medical announces new selection of Orthofeet therapy shoes aimed at helping more Diabetes patients with severe foot pain. Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 11, 2013 MMAR Medical helps every step matter with Orthofeet Diabetic Shoes. MMAR Medical announces a new section to their site dedicated to patients with neuropathy and severe foot pain due to Diabetes. The new section contains Orthofeet therapy shoes, a revolutionary shoe designed to provide comfort and flexibility. According the American...

The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure bike ride event took place on Saturday May 4, 2013 at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center in Western Howard County. Bike riders,ages 13 and up, participated as individuals or teams, at various distances which included 10, 22, 32 and 63 mile courses. Cooksville, MD (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 The American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure bike ride event took place on Saturday May 4, 2013 at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center in Western...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A new study today from the Tel Aviv University's (TAU) Faculty of Management has found that social support and improved work conditions can reduce the risk of diabetes in employees. Additionally, this study holds that they can use work conditions to predict the development of diabetes in healthy employees. Obesity, high blood pressure and stress are all known causes for Type 2 diabetes. Therefore, it makes sense to look to the...

SALEM, N.H., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterasys Networks, a Siemens Enterprise Communications Company based in Salem, NH, will be supporting The American Diabetes Association's movement to Stop Diabetes® by having a team ride in the annual Tour de Cure(®). The cycling event is happening on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Topsfield Fairgrounds in Topsfield, MA to help raise funds to change the future of diabetes and help stop this devastating disease. The team started because of...

-Donation to Diabetes Hands Foundation Doubled When Documentary Reaches 10,000 Views- BRIDGEWATER, N.J., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanofi US and Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actress Elizabeth Perkins proudly premiered the Diabetes Co-Stars documentary, "Strength in Numbers," at the American Diabetes Association Expo in Los Angeles, CA this past weekend. The film, produced by Elizabeth and her 'co-star' and husband Julio Macat, features her diabetes story as well as two other...

New study from University of Michigan found patchwork coverage for children with diabetes Federal funding for health care coverage of children with diabetes varies significantly from state to state across the United States, according to new research from the University of Michigan. The new research, published earlier this year in the Journal of Pediatrics, examines a public program for children with chronic diseases called the Children with Special Health Care Needs program, which is...