American Diabetes Association and Eli Lilly and Company Unite to Educate and Empower African-Americans with Diabetes
31 October 2008 - 12:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
DETROIT, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To kick off American
Diabetes Month this November, the American Diabetes Association's
annual community-wide Diabetes Update event returns to Detroit,
along with Eli Lilly and Company's national educational initiative,
Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.)
Diabetes. Diabetes Update, an educational program for people
affected by diabetes and their families, will take place on
Saturday, November 1, at the Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven
Mile Rd. in Detroit from 8:30 a.m. - noon. Event participants will
learn about a variety of topics including diabetes management, diet
and nutrition and how to reduce the risk of complications.
Additionally, diabetes educators will be on hand to provide
practical tips and advice to help people make better decisions for
themselves and their families. "Chances are, you - or someone you
love - has been affected by diabetes in some way," said Debbie
O'Leary, Senior Executive Director of the ADA's Michigan/Northwest
Ohio office. "But even if you haven't been affected by diabetes,
you need to know that diabetes is the biggest public health crisis
of the 21st century, and it continues to grow to epidemic
proportions. My hope is that people from communities throughout the
area will come out this weekend to learn more about small steps
they can take to lead healthier lives." The F.A.C.E. Diabetes
campaign is also featured at the event to enhance the educational
opportunities being offered to the people of Detroit. The campaign,
developed specifically to address the diabetes epidemic within the
African-American community, has traveled to other cities such as
Chicago, Atlanta, Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. to expose
African-Americans to community-based tools that may facilitate
better management of diabetes. "We at Lilly recognize that to
effectively treat diabetes, we need to complement medical advances
with culturally relevant education," said Jesse Price, Manager, Eli
Lilly and Company. "That's why we feel it is so important to
partner with community organizations, like the ADA, in order to
provide educational information as well as practical resources to
help people in areas critical to success in managing diabetes, such
as nutrition/cooking, physical activity, health and overall
well-being." American Diabetes Month is a time for communities to
come together to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the
importance of proper diabetes control. For more information about
registering for this free event, call (888) DIABETES, ext 6698, or
visit http://www.diabetes.org/detroit. For more information about
the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign, visit
http://www.face-diabetes.com/. About the American Diabetes
Association The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight
against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those
affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent,
cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of
communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives
voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in
1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve
the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information
please call your local American Diabetes Association office at
1-888-DIABETES (1-888-342- 2383) or visit http://www.diabetes.org/.
About the F.A.C.E. Diabetes Campaign The Fearless African-Americans
Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes Campaign is a
grassroots movement targeting African-Americans in the United
States to help individuals, families and neighborhoods overcome key
barriers to success in living with diabetes. Supported by Eli Lilly
and Company, and national and local health advocacy organizations,
the F.A.C.E. Diabetes campaign will implement a series of practical
and sustainable programs, which will help foster behavioral and
attitudinal changes in areas critical to success in managing
diabetes, such as nutrition/cooking, physical activity, health and
overall well-being. For additional information about the F.A.C.E.
Diabetes campaign and/or events, go to
http://www.face-diabetes.com/. About Eli Lilly and Company Lilly, a
leading innovation-driven corporation, is developing a growing
portfolio of first-in-class and best-in-class pharmaceutical
products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide
laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific
organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., Lilly provides
answers - through medicines and information - for some of the
world's most urgent medical needs. Additional information about
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DATASOURCE: Eli Lilly and Company CONTACT: Stefanie Worth White,
American Diabetes Association, +1-888-DIABETES, ext. 6705, or
Starla Stiles, The Walker Marchant Group, +1-202-466-6040
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