(NAPSA)—Every 21 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Every 21 seconds, there is a new reason to walk. Who’s your reason? The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has launched a new theme designed to bring the reality of the diabetes epidemic into perspective. The “Every 21 Seconds” message will be the main theme at America’s Walk for Diabetes events across presented by Equal the country. Every 21 seconds, a American Diabetes Association. Cure * Care * Commitments handed out to participants, accompanied by the sounding of a horn or drum, which signifies Diabetes is the fifth-leading cause of death by disease in the United States. If present trends continue, one in three Americans, and one in two minorities, born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. To date, the American white and red bandana will be another person who is diagnosed with diabetes in this country. At the conclusion of the event, the vast array of bandanas will create a strong visual representa- @Q in America. Diabetes Association has raised and donated more than $300 million for diabetes research. raise funds for diabetes research, betes is Equal Sweetener. Equal, mier porate sponsors, Cary’s Sugar Free tion of the devastation of diabetes America’s Walk for Diabetes is ADA’s signature walking event to education and advocacy. This preevent brings together The national presenting sponsor for ADA’s America’s Walk for Diaalong with the other national cor- friends, family members and coworkers across the country for up to a six-mile walk. Nearly 21 million children and adults nationwide suffer from diabetes and Syrup, Diet Rite, and Kmart Pharmacy, shares a commitmentto providing diabetes awareness, educa- the condition. The ADA worksto betes, please call the American another 41 million are at risk for prevent and cure diabetes and to improve thelives of all people affected by the disease. tion and solutions for people living with diabetes. For more information about America’s Walk for DiaDiabetes Association at (888) DIABETES (3842-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org/walk.
