American Diabetes Association and DaVita
launch a digital experience with resources for preventing and
managing diabetes-related kidney complications
ARLINGTON, Va. and DENVER, July 25,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Diabetes
Association® (ADA), along with DaVita, are excited to
announce the launch of an interactive digital experience aimed at
helping those living with diabetes prevent and manage kidney
disease. Diabetes affects one in seven adults in the U.S.—and is
the number one cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Committed to
providing the education and resources needed to combat
diabetes-related health complications, the ADA recently launched a
new kidney care education section under Living with Diabetes
on its website.
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"Understanding the connection between diabetes and kidney health
is a critical first step to preventing and managing
diabetes-related kidney problems," said Dr. Robert Gabbay, chief scientific and medical
officer for the ADA. "ADA is proud to announce that DaVita is a
national sponsor of Living With Diabetes: Kidney Care. We
created this interactive, online experience to meet people wherever
they are on their diabetes care journey, and empower them with
information that's targeted to their specific needs."
Visitors to the site will find advice and guidance aimed at
helping to prevent kidney disease for individuals recently
diagnosed with diabetes, as well as resources like:
- Kidney Smart® classes – an award-winning,
interactive community and virtual education program available at no
cost
- Kidney-friendly recipes, meal plans, and eating tips
- Helpful ideas for engaging with their physicians
Because CKD is defined by stages, the site also offers insight
and information about how people already diagnosed with both
diabetes and kidney disease can manage their health at different
stages of CKD.
"Sixty percent of people living with kidney failure have
diabetes," says Dr. Jeff Giullian,
chief medical officer for DaVita. "Educating individuals about the
link between these two diseases can be a key component of managing
kidney care and preventing kidney failure. We're thrilled to work
with the ADA to help connect this audience with crucial information
that can help people enjoy healthier lives, without the need for
kidney transplantation or dialysis."
The website aims to provide individuals living with diabetes,
small steps they can take that could have a larger, positive impact
on their overall health and help to reduce their risk of developing
kidney disease. To learn more, visit
Diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes.
About the American Diabetes Association
The American
Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health
organization fighting to bend the curve on the diabetes epidemic
and help people living with diabetes thrive. For 81 years, the ADA
has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent
diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy,
program development, and education we aim to improve the quality of
life for the over 133 million Americans living with diabetes or
prediabetes. Diabetes has brought us together. What we do next will
make us Connected for Life. To learn more or to get involved, visit
us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES
(1-800-342-2383). Join the fight with us on Facebook (American
Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la
Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), Twitter
(@AmDiabetesAssn), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn).
About DaVita
About DaVita Inc. DaVita
(NYSE: DVA) is a comprehensive kidney care provider
focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for
patients globally. The company is a leading provider of kidney care
services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and
innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita is working to help
increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and
setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression
of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from
acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at
2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. The company operated
an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries
worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality
and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community
to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients
around the globe. To learn more, visit
DaVita.com/About.
Contact: Daisy Diaz,
703-253-4807
press@diabetes.org
Megan Anthony, 720-631-2170
Megan.Anthony@DaVita.com
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