Seen that? - American Veterans Face New War: Diabetes

Filed in archive Best of on January 16, 2010

American Veterans Face New War: Diabetes Daily Diabetic

Obesity and diabetes rates have soared among veterans. Though skilled in survival, they still need all the help they can get to combat this enemy. The Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Health and Human Services is stepping in to join the fight. From American News:With obesity and deadly diabetes at significantly higher levels among America's veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday [...] Read More


Star-studded Diabetes Fundraiser Daily Diabetic

What: 2008 Carousel of Hope When: October 25, 2008 Where: Beverly Hilton This year's Carousel of Hope - a diabetes fund raiser - will be a star-studded one in order to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Denver and the Los Angeles chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. This year, Jay Leno will be hosting and big performers such as Josh Groban and [...] Read More


ADA Diabetes Cookbook is Best in the World Daily Diabetic

The American Diabetes Association (ADA)'s The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook: The Whole Food approach to Great Taste and Healthy Eating authored by Jackie Newgent won the 2007 Gourmand Best Health and Nutrition Book in the World Award in London, England. Created to increase knowledge of and respect for food and wine culture, the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards reward those who "cook with words" and help readers find the best out of the [...] Read More


Kayaking Program Assists Injured Veterans The Outdoor Weblog

Every time I turn on the news, I hear about more American soldiers either being wounded or killed in Iraq. So, when I came across this inspirational story, it truly warmed my heart. Thanks David H. Johnston of Paddling Instructor! Team River Runner, the volunteer group assisting injured war veterans experience whitewater kayaking, has grown significantly since its initial trip to Salida last year. The organization expanded from its headquarters at [...] Read More


American Diabetes Association Launches 'I Decide to Fight Diabetes' Campaign as Part of American Diabetes Month Straightfromthedoc

This month - November- is American Diabetes Month. In lieu of this event, the American Diabetes Association is launching its newest initiative: I Decide to Fight Diabetes. This new campaign is a new opportunity to support ADA's mission - to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. I Decide to fight diabetes campaign's signature item is a new "I Decide" charm that can be [...] Read More